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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 monumental stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR112. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents the ritual and ceremonial landscape of ancient Wales. Standing stones of this type served religious, ritual, and funerary functions within their communities, though the precise ceremonial purpose of this particular monument remains uncertain. The stone survives as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and communal practices in the Brecon Beacons region.

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 monumental stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR112. 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 Britain.

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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