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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, and forms part of the archaeological record of ritual and funerary practice in the region during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. The stone stands as evidence of the ceremonial and religious significance attributed to prominent landscape features by prehistoric communities, though precise dating and original purpose remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding the distribution and character of standing stones across the Welsh uplands.

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, and forms part of the archaeological record of ritual and funerary practice in the region during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. 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 Britain.

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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