Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant y Llyn Stone Row
Prehistoric · Stone Alignment

Nant y Llyn Stone Row

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD197
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Alignment
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant y Llyn Stone Row is a prehistoric stone alignment situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a line of standing stones arranged in a ceremonial or ritual configuration, typical of alignments erected during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods in Britain. Stone rows of this character are thought to have served religious, ritual, or funerary purposes within their communities, though their precise function remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is recorded on the Cadw heritage register as a monument of archaeological significance reflecting prehistoric ritual practice in the upland regions of mid-Wales.

Nant y Llyn Stone Row is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant y Llyn Stone Row?

Nant y Llyn Stone Row is a prehistoric stone alignment situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD197.

What period does Nant y Llyn Stone Row date from?

Nant y Llyn Stone Row dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant y Llyn Stone Row?

Nant y Llyn Stone Row 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 RD197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant y Llyn Stone Row?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns and Standing Stones on Carnau Cefn-y-Ffordd (8.8 km), Saith-Maen Standing Stones (8.8 km), Hafotau Settlement on Bryn Melys (8.8 km).

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