Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Llia Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Llia Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR017
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maen Llia Stone is a standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, erected during the prehistoric period as part of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of ancient communities. The monument stands as a substantial upright stone and forms part of the broader tradition of megalithic monuments that characterise the Bronze Age and earlier periods in Wales. Its designation as a site of religious, ritual and funerary significance reflects the likely ceremonial functions such stones served within prehistoric societies, though the specific ritual practices associated with it remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone's survival to the present day testifies to the enduring monumentality of prehistoric construction in the Welsh uplands.

Maen Llia Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Llia Stone?

Maen Llia Stone is a standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, erected during the prehistoric period as part of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of ancient communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR017.

What period does Maen Llia Stone date from?

Maen Llia 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 Maen Llia Stone?

Maen Llia 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 BR017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Llia Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn yr Arian Cairn (6.8 km), Cader Fawr Round Cairn (8.7 km), Nant-Maden Round Cairn (9.8 km).

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