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Maen Richard is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader landscape of ritual monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities in the Brecon Beacons region, though like many such monuments, its precise dating and original ritual function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reflects its significance to the understanding of prehistoric Welsh cultural practices and monumental traditions.
Maen Richard Prehistoric Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR270. View the official record →
Maen Richard is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader landscape of ritual monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR270.
Maen Richard Prehistoric 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.
Maen Richard Prehistoric 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 BR270.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church (8 km), Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, North-Eastern section (8.1 km), Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud (8.2 km).
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