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Werthyr standing stone

Coordinates: 53°24′31″N 4°23′8″W / 53.40861°N 4.38556°W / 53.40861; -4.38556
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53°24′31″N 4°23′8″W / 53.40861°N 4.38556°W / 53.40861; -4.38556

The Werthyr standing stone

The Werthyr standing stone is a standing stone located to the west of Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. It is around 3.1 metres (10 ft) tall.[1]

History

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The stone is thought to date back to the Bronze Age.[2] Early writing suggests that there was a second upright stone and a long capstone, both of which have since disappeared.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Werthyr Standing Stone (302471)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Standing Stone, Y Werthyr, Amlwch". Gwynedd Archaeological Trust. Retrieved 2 October 2021.