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Prehistoric · Stone Row

Bryntwppa stone row

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD236
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryntwppa stone row is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, consisting of aligned stones characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes. The monument forms part of the broader tradition of stone rows constructed during the Bronze Age across Britain and Wales, though the specific dimensions and current condition of the Bryntwppa alignment reflect centuries of natural weathering and landscape change. Such monuments typically served ritual, ceremonial or funerary functions within Bronze Age communities, with alignments often oriented towards significant landscape features or celestial events. The site's official designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM RD236) by Cadw reflects its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric religious practice in the Welsh uplands.

Bryntwppa stone row is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryntwppa stone row?

Bryntwppa stone row is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, consisting of aligned stones characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD236.

What period does Bryntwppa stone row date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Bryntwppa stone row?

Bryntwppa stone row 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 RD236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryntwppa stone row?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llwyn-y-wrach standing stone (5 km), Aberedw Castle (6.9 km), Cwm-piban Platform House (6.9 km).

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