Scheduled MonumentsWalesBroomy Hill, standing stone on N
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Broomy Hill, standing stone on N

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD233
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broomy Hill is a standing stone located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a single upright stone and forms part of the wider landscape of megalithic monuments characteristic of Bronze Age ritual practice in mid-Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to ceremonial activity, territorial demarcation, or funerary practice within prehistoric communities. The stone is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument register as RD233, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental stone-working in the region.

Broomy Hill, standing stone on N is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomy Hill, standing stone on N?

Broomy Hill is a standing stone located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD233.

What period does Broomy Hill, standing stone on N date from?

Broomy Hill, standing stone on N 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 Broomy Hill, standing stone on N?

Broomy Hill, standing stone on N 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 RD233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomy Hill, standing stone on N?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Einon Camp (6.9 km), Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement (7 km), Fforest Wood Mound & Bailey Castle (7.5 km).

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