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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR144
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR144. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, when such monoliths were erected for ritual, religious, or funerary purposes within Neolithic and Bronze Age communities. The standing stone represents an important archaeological example of the monument tradition characteristic of prehistoric Wales, though detailed records of its specific dimensions and condition are limited within the readily available scholarly literature.

Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone?

Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR144. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR144.

What period does Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone date from?

Gwern-Wyddog 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 Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone?

Gwern-Wyddog 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 BR144.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gwern-Wyddog Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Cairns on Fan Foel (6.3 km), Rectangular Hut, Afon Tawe (6.8 km), Picws Du cairn (6.8 km).

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