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Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader monumental landscape associated with the Crugian Bach stone circle complex. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents the type of ritual and ceremonial architecture characteristic of upland areas in South Wales during this era. The recumbent position of the stone suggests either original placement in a horizontal orientation or subsequent displacement from its original standing position. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, the site retains significance for understanding prehistoric ritual practices and the ceremonial use of the Brecon Beacons landscape.
Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR421. View the official record →
Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader monumental landscape associated with the Crugian Bach stone circle complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR421.
Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle 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 BR421.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (4 km), Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (4.2 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.7 km).
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