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

Broomy Hill, standing stone on S

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD231
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, and is recorded as a prehistoric monument of ritual or religious significance. The stone survives as an upright monolith, characteristic of Bronze Age or earlier erected stones found throughout Wales and the wider British Isles. Such monuments typically marked territorial boundaries, served as waymarkers, or functioned within ceremonial landscapes during prehistory. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding the ritual practices and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in mid-Wales.

Broomy Hill, standing stone on S is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomy Hill, standing stone on S?

Broomy Hill is a standing stone located in Radnorshire, Wales, and is recorded as a prehistoric monument of ritual or religious significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD231.

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

Broomy Hill, standing stone on S 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 S?

Broomy Hill, standing stone on S 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 RD231.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fforest Wood Mound & Bailey Castle (7 km), Castell Cae-Maerdy Castle Mound (7 km), Cwrt Llechryd moated site (7.4 km).

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