Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Henwen standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cwm Henwen standing stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR346
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Henwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier Neolithic period. The stone forms part of the landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of upland areas in south Wales, where such standing stones typically served religious, astronomical, or territorial functions for prehistoric communities. The monument remains in situ, preserving evidence of past settlement patterns and spiritual practices in the Brecon Beacons region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it contributes to understanding the distribution and significance of standing stone monuments across Wales.

Cwm Henwen standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Henwen standing stone?

Cwm Henwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR346.

What period does Cwm Henwen standing stone date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Henwen standing stone?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Henwen standing stone?

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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