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Dorwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader tradition of standing stone erection that characterised Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Britain. The stone stands as a marker within the landscape, likely associated with burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activities typical of the Bronze Age period. Its survival to the present day provides material evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary customs in the upland regions of Wales, where such monuments were frequently positioned in prominent locations. The site is statutorily protected by Cadw under the reference SAM BR333, reflecting its archaeological significance to the understanding of prehistoric Welsh settlement and ritual practice.
Dorwen standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR333. View the official record →
Dorwen standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader tradition of standing stone erection that characterised Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR333.
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 Britain.
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.
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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