Scheduled MonumentsWalesRecumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR421
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle?

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.

What period does Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle?

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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