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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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