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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD119
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 y Saeson Standing Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference RD119. The stone stands as evidence of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial activity in the upland regions of mid-Wales, typical of the standing stone monuments distributed across the Welsh landscape during these periods. Such monuments served varied functions within prehistoric societies, potentially marking territorial boundaries, serving as waymarkers, or serving ritual and funerary purposes within their communities. The standing stone remains an important archaeological witness to the prehistoric settlement and religious practices of the Radnorshire area.

Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone?

Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monolith located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference RD119. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD119.

What period does Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone date from?

Cwm y Saeson 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 y Saeson Standing Stone?

Cwm y Saeson 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 RD119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm y Saeson Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Bychan Mound (Pillow Mound) (7.1 km), Maen Serth, Esgair Dderw (7.1 km), Clap yr Arian cairn (7.2 km).

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