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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cwm standing stone

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD229
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 standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The stone forms part of the archaeological landscape of upland Radnorshire, where standing stones served ritual, religious, and possibly funerary functions within prehistoric communities. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation RD229, reflecting its protected status as a significant element of Wales's prehistoric heritage. Such standing stones typically represent focal points for ceremonial activity and may have marked territorial boundaries or served commemorative purposes within Bronze Age societies.

Cwm standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm standing stone?

Cwm standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD229.

What period does Cwm standing stone date from?

Cwm 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 standing stone?

Cwm 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 RD229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Wylfre Deserted Rural Settlement (6.5 km), Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (6.6 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (7 km).

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