Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Irfon Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cwm Irfon Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR264
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 Irfon Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. The stone stands as evidence of ceremonial or territorial significance during the prehistoric period, though the precise date of its erection remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding the settlement patterns and ritual practices of early Welsh societies. The site contributes to the archaeological record of the upper Irfon valley, an area with considerable prehistoric and early historic significance.

Cwm Irfon Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Irfon Standing Stone?

Cwm Irfon Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR264.

What period does Cwm Irfon Standing Stone date from?

Cwm Irfon 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 Cwm Irfon Standing Stone?

Cwm Irfon 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 BR264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Irfon Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Garn-Goch Long Barrow (2.7 km), Esgair Garn ring cairn (2.8 km), Waun Coli round cairn (3.4 km).

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