Dog Stone, Stone memorial at Coity Mountain, Wales
The Dog Stone stands as a memorial structure on the slopes of Coity Mountain, offering views across the South Wales Valleys and surrounding landscapes.
Built in 1864, the Grade II listed memorial marks the location where Carlo the Red Setter was accidentally shot by his master during a hunting expedition.
The memorial demonstrates the Victorian practice of commemorating pets through permanent structures, reflecting the changing attitudes toward animal companionship in British society.
Visitors can reach the Dog Stone by following the public footpaths that traverse Coity Mountain, with the memorial visible from several vantage points.
The memorial includes both English and Welsh inscriptions, known locally as Cofeb Carlo, marking the highest point of both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent regions.
Location: Torfaen
Inception: 1864
GPS coordinates: 51.75430,-3.08570
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:13
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