Scheduled MonumentsWalesDorwen standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Dorwen standing stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR333
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dorwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, that survives as a substantial upright stone of Bronze Age or earlier date. The monument stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial practices in the local landscape during prehistory, though the precise original context and function remain uncertain. Its survival into the modern period makes it an important marker of prehistoric settlement and religious activity in the Brecon Beacons region. The stone is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw schedule (SAM BR333).

Dorwen standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dorwen standing stone?

Dorwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, that survives as a substantial upright stone of Bronze Age or earlier date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR333.

What period does Dorwen standing stone date from?

Dorwen 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 Dorwen standing stone?

Dorwen 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 BR333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dorwen standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tramroad at Ystradgynlais (4.9 km), Canal Aqueduct over the River Twrch, Ystalyfera (5 km), Bryn Llechwen ring cairn (5.7 km).

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