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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD128
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw reference RD128. The stone stands upon bedrock composed of Pridoli rocks, undifferentiated mudstone, siltstone and sandstone deposits laid down during the Pridoli epoch. These fine-grained sedimentary formations, widespread across this region of Wales, have shaped the local landscape and provided the geological substrate upon which this Bronze Age or earlier monument was erected.

Standing stones of this type typically served ritual, territorial or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. Their prominent placement in the landscape made them visible markers for gatherings, burial sites or ceremonial gatherings. The specific location of Neuadd-Glan-Gwy, set within the Pridoli geology characteristic of this area, would have been significant to those who raised it, though the precise reasons for its erection remain unknowable from archaeological evidence alone.

The monument survives as a tangible link to Wales's prehistoric past, its continued presence testament to the durability of stone and the enduring cultural significance of its original setting. Cadw's protection ensures this important archaeological resource is preserved for future study and public appreciation.

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD128. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone?

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw reference RD128.

What period does Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone date from?

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone?

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy 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 RD128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Site in Llanfilo Village (8 km), Llanfilo Camp (8.5 km), Western Camp (8.6 km).

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Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
Local Names
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Historical Maps
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone

Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone

KenchesterRoman town · ~19.5 miles