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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 located in Radnorshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM RD197. The monument consists of stones arranged in linear formation, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Britain. Such alignments typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise original purpose of this particular alignment remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental activity 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 located in Radnorshire, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM RD197. 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 Britain.

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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