Scheduled MonumentsWalesHafen standing stone pair
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Hafen standing stone pair

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR378
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hafen standing stone pair is a Prehistoric standing stone monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM BR378. The monument consists of two upright stones that survive from the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a category of ritual or ceremonial markers characteristic of prehistoric Wales. Such paired standing stones may have served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their contemporary landscape, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The stones contribute to the archaeological record of prehistoric monument distribution across the Brecon Beacons region.

Hafen standing stone pair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hafen standing stone pair?

Hafen standing stone pair is a Prehistoric standing stone monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM BR378. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR378.

What period does Hafen standing stone pair date from?

Hafen standing stone pair 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 Hafen standing stone pair?

Hafen standing stone pair 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 BR378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hafen standing stone pair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos (4 km), Earthworks SW of Church (4 km), Standing Stone SSE of Dol-y-Felin (4.8 km).

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