Scheduled MonumentsWalesGreat Oak Road standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Great Oak Road standing stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR301
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Oak Road standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. The stone stands as a marker of prehistoric religious or funerary activity, characteristic of standing stones erected across Wales during the Bronze Age period. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early ceremonial landscapes and the ritual practices of prehistoric communities in the Brecon Beacons area. The monument contributes to our understanding of the distribution and function of standing stones across south Wales during the Bronze Age.

Great Oak Road standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great Oak Road standing stone?

Great Oak Road standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR301.

What period does Great Oak Road standing stone date from?

Great Oak Road 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 Great Oak Road standing stone?

Great Oak Road 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 BR301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Oak Road standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal and Iron Ore Workings West of Abergavenny Road, Blaenavon (8.7 km), Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (8.8 km), Pwll Du Tunnel (8.9 km).

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