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Submitted by TimPrevett on Monday, 23 October 2006 Page Views: 8136

Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Maen Huail
Country: Wales County: Denbighshire Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Nearest Town: Ruthin
Map Ref: SJ1237558279
Latitude: 53.114468N Longitude: 3.310597W
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2	Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1	Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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4	Short walk on a footpath
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1	In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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**Maen Huail** submitted by TimPrevett : The stone upon which Arthur is claimed to have beheaded Gildas' brother. See main entry for details. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Standing Stone (Menhir) in Denbighshire (Sir Ddinbych)

Not known for sure if it is prehistoric, but this limestone chunk is reputed to be that upon which King Arthur beheaded Gildas' brother. Outside Barclays bank in the town centre, next to the roundabout.

This limestone block is recorded as Coflein NPRN 306840. Coflein adds that this stone may well be a market stone, civic stone, or a preaching stone.

The Journal of Antiquities also includes an entry for Maen Huail, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, which includes a drawing of the stone, background information about the warrior who was beheaded (Huail), and a list of reference sources for more information.
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SJ1258 : The Peers Memorial, Ruthin by Philip Halling — by Philip Halling
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SJ1258 : Peers Memorial, St Peter's Square, Ruthin by Philip Halling — by Philip Halling
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SJ1258 : HSBC Bank, Ruthin by Philip Halling — by Philip Halling
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