Name of monument
Cwrt-Y-Gollen Stone
Also known as
The Growing Stone
Type of site
Standing stone
Dimensions (approx)
H:
4.2m
W:
1.2m
D:
0.7m
LR Grid Reference
SO 2325 1683
OS Map Number
LR 161
Nearest Village
Nearest Town
Crickhowell
Property Type
Access
MRW Access rating
MRW Site Rating
Other information
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This magnificent monolith is actually quite hard to miss, due to its size and position in relation to the main A40 road, between Crickhowell and Abergavenny.
Although the stone can easily be seen from the road, if you wish to approach the monument, permission must be sought as it is on Ministry of Defence property.
We have passed this site on many occasions, and the stone never fails to impress. This mighty monolith is definitely worth a visit. But remember, although it is only a stones throw from the road, it is on private land. We were fortunate enough to visit on a day when the compound was open to the public for a fete or similar even
