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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 stone alignment located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a series of upright stones arranged in a linear formation, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual landscapes in Britain. Such stone rows are typically associated with ceremonial or processional activity, though their precise ritual function remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM RD236, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of 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 stone alignment located in Radnorshire, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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