Scheduled MonumentsWalesFennifach Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Fennifach Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR189
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fennifach Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. The stone stands as a testament to the religious and funerary practices of prehistoric communities, though the precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site represents an important surviving example of standing stone traditions in the Brecon Beacons region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in upland South Wales.

Fennifach Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fennifach Standing Stone?

Fennifach Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of Bronze Age Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR189.

What period does Fennifach Standing Stone date from?

Fennifach 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 Fennifach Standing Stone?

Fennifach 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 BR189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fennifach Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch (6.1 km), Coed y Brenin Enclosure (7.9 km), Coed y Caerau Camp (8.1 km).

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