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Gileston Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and funerary practices of prehistoric populations, reflecting the significance placed upon stone monuments during this period. Its exact dimensions and current condition reflect the enduring presence of such markers within the Welsh upland landscape, where they continue to represent important focal points of archaeological and historical study. The monument's official designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological importance and its role in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activity in Breconshire.
Gileston Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR140. View the official record →
Gileston Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR140.
Gileston 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.
Gileston 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 BR140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg Wen Fawr y Rugos cairn cemetery (6.4 km), Carn Caws, round cairn to N of (6.8 km), Pant Serthfa stone row (7 km).
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