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Broomy Hill standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, that dates to the Bronze Age or earlier periods of prehistoric settlement. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the upland landscape of mid-Wales, reflecting the symbolic and spiritual practices of Bronze Age communities. As a standing stone, it formed part of a broader tradition of monumental construction across Britain during prehistory, though the specific circumstances of its erection and precise chronology remain subjects for archaeological study. The monument is recorded under Cadw's heritage management system as a site of archaeological significance within Radnorshire's prehistoric landscape.
Broomy Hill standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD232. View the official record →
Broomy Hill standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, that dates to the Bronze Age or earlier periods of prehistoric settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD232.
Broomy Hill 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.
Broomy Hill 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 RD232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement (6.6 km), Fforest Wood Mound & Bailey Castle (7.2 km), Castell Cae-Maerdy Castle Mound (7.5 km).
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