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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR112
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales. The stone represents the type of upright monument characteristic of later prehistoric societies in Wales, likely erected during the Bronze Age or earlier Iron Age period as part of the ritual and ceremonial landscape. Such standing stones frequently served functions related to territorial markers, ritual activity, or the commemoration of significant individuals or events within their communities. The monument is recorded in the Cadw historic monuments register as SAM BR112, reflecting its recognition as a site of archaeological and historical importance to the Welsh heritage record.

Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone?

Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR112.

What period does Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone date from?

Llwyn-y-Fedwen 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 Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone?

Llwyn-y-Fedwen 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 BR112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garn Fawr round cairn (6.2 km), Mynydd Pen-cyrn round cairn (7.1 km), Trefil Quarries North (7.4 km).

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