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Prehistoric · Stone Row

Court stone row

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD224
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Court stone row is a Bronze Age stone alignment located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a linear arrangement of upright stones typical of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscapes, reflecting the religious and communal practices of Bronze Age communities in this region. As part of the broader tradition of stone rows found across Britain and Ireland, Court stone row would have functioned within a ceremonial or processional context, potentially connected to funerary practices and territorial significance. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric archaeological heritage of Radnorshire and remains a valuable record of ritual activity during the Bronze Age period.

Court stone row is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Court stone row?

Court stone row is a Bronze Age stone alignment located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD224.

What period does Court stone row date from?

Court 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 Court stone row?

Court 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 RD224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Court stone row?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (7 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (7.4 km), Cefn Wylfre Deserted Rural Settlement (7.7 km).

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