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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Begwns standing stone

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD244
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Begwns standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. The stone stands as evidence of ceremonial practices and territorial markers that defined early Welsh communities during the prehistoric period. Its survival into the modern era provides valuable archaeological testimony to the religious and ritual significance placed upon such monuments by ancient peoples in the Welsh borderland regions. The site is protected under Welsh heritage designation as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to understanding prehistoric Welsh settlement patterns and ritual behaviour.

Begwns standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Begwns standing stone?

Begwns standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD244.

What period does Begwns standing stone date from?

Begwns standing stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Begwns standing stone?

Begwns standing stone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Begwns standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glasbury Old Church (6.5 km), Round Barrow 90m NE of Pipton Farm (7 km), Great House Mound & Bailey Castle (7.2 km).

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