Beside the A5025, just south of Llanfaethlu village, Anglesey, LL65 4NL
Soar Standing Stone
Prehistoric
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3.5
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.5A solitary, tapering stone rises almost three metres beside the A5025. Its date is uncertain: it may be Bronze Age, but could be more recent.
Soar is a brief, roadside encounter with an intriguing prehistoric possibility rather than a destination for a long outing. Its appeal is the scale and shape of the single stone, and the uncertainty over when it was raised; the fenced field and busy-road setting limit the sense of exploration.
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Open mapBeside the A5025, just south of Llanfaethlu village, Anglesey, LL65 4NL
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The experience
A short stop to view the stone from the roadside and consider its unusual tapering profile. This is not a walking route or an invitation to enter the field.
Things to do
View the stone from the roadside
See the solitary stone beside the A5025, just south of Llanfaethlu. The field is fenced with barbed wire, so remain outside it.
Brief stop
Notice its tapering shape
Britain Express describes a stone nearly three metres high, about 1.7 metres wide at the bottom and tapering to a point; it is about 0.4 metres thick.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick roadside look
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Use the location to find the stone beside the A5025, just south of Llanfaethlu.
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Only stop if you can do so safely and legally; parking has not been verified.
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View the stone from the roadside. Do not cross the fence or barbed wire.
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Pair it with Llynnon Mill
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Make a brief roadside visit to Soar Standing Stone, taking care not to enter the fenced field.
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If you want to extend the outing, Britain Express lists Llynnon Mill 1.5 miles away.
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Check current access and practical information for both places before setting out.
Verified history
Also known as the Llanfaethlu Standing Stone, Soar is a solitary megalith beside the A5025. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is cited as suggesting a possible Bronze Age date, while noting it may be more recent. The available evidence does not establish a precise date or explain the stone’s original purpose.
Hidden details
A date that is not settled — The stone is often treated as prehistoric, but the cited account says a Bronze Age date is only possible and that it may be more recent.
When to go
· No particular time is supported by the available evidence. Prioritise a safe, clear roadside view.
No seasonal feature or seasonal access information is documented.
Check local conditions before visiting. Take care beside the road; no site-specific weather guidance is available.
Worth pairing with
Llynnon Mill
Listed by Britain Express as 1.5 miles from Soar Standing Stone. Check current visitor information before making it part of a day out.
What to look for
From the roadside, notice the stone’s taper: Britain Express describes it as about three metres high, widening to roughly 1.7 metres at the base and narrowing to a point. It is about 0.4 metres thick.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
Any season; check conditions before visiting.
No season-specific advantage is documented. Visit only when the roadside conditions allow a safe stop and view.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
Britain Express describes this as an open-access site, usually accessible at reasonable times. The stone stands in a fenced field beside the road; view it from the roadside and do not cross the fence or barbed wire. Take care near the road. Check conditions before travelling.
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Parking
No parking information verified. The Google Maps pin is a place pin, not an entrance or parking location. Check before visiting; do not assume roadside parking is safe or permitted.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The stone is described as close to the road and visible from the roadside. Surface, step-free access and suitability for wheelchairs or pushchairs are not verified. The field is fenced with barbed wire; do not enter it.
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Around Soar Standing Stone
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
