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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 monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference RD244. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period, forming part of the wider landscape of standing stones and ritual monuments characteristic of upland Radnorshire. Such monuments typically served functions related to religious practice, territorial markers, or funerary commemoration, though the precise chronology and specific purpose of this particular example remain subjects of archaeological study. The stone's survival in the Radnorshire landscape reflects the enduring nature of these prehistoric markers and their continued presence in the archaeological record of Wales.

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 monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference RD244. 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 the UK.

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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