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Cwm Henwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of ritual and religious monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. The stone stands as a marker within the Cwm Henwen valley, an area rich in archaeological remains reflecting sustained use during prehistory. The monument's precise dating and original function remain subjects of ongoing scholarly study, though standing stones of this type are typically associated with Bronze Age ritual practices, territorial demarcation, or funerary rites. The stone's presence within the designated archaeological landscape contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial activity across the upland regions of medieval Breconshire.
Cwm Henwen standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR346. View the official record →
Cwm Henwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of ritual and religious monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR346.
Cwm Henwen 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.
Cwm Henwen 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 BR346.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd (5.3 km), Twyn yr Esgair Settlement (6.2 km), Two Cairns on Fan Foel (7.3 km).
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