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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cambrian Factory Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR132
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cambrian Factory Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR132. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents an important example of ritual or ceremonial stonework from this era. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to religious practice, ritual activity, or funerary commemoration, though their exact purposes remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone survives as physical evidence of prehistoric activity and settlement patterns in the Brecon Beacons region.

Cambrian Factory Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cambrian Factory Standing Stone?

Cambrian Factory Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR132. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR132.

What period does Cambrian Factory Standing Stone date from?

Cambrian Factory 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cambrian Factory Standing Stone?

Cambrian Factory 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 BR132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cambrian Factory Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Irfon Standing Stone (3.6 km), Waun Coli round cairn (3.8 km), Garn Wen round cairn (4.2 km).

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