Scheduled MonumentsWalesSaith-Maen Standing Stones
Bronze Age · Stone Row

Saith-Maen Standing Stones

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR065
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Saith-Maen Standing Stones is a Bronze Age stone row located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising seven upright stones arranged in linear formation across the landscape. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a type of ritual or ceremonial structure characteristic of that period, likely associated with religious practices and possibly funerary rites. The stones remain substantially preserved in their original positions, providing evidence of prehistoric ceremonial activity in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age ritual practices and the distribution of ceremonial monuments across Welsh uplands.

Saith-Maen Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saith-Maen Standing Stones?

Saith-Maen Standing Stones is a Bronze Age stone row located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising seven upright stones arranged in linear formation across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR065.

What period does Saith-Maen Standing Stones date from?

Saith-Maen Standing Stones dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone row. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Saith-Maen Standing Stones?

Saith-Maen Standing Stones 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 BR065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saith-Maen Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos (4.5 km), Earthworks SW of Church (5 km), Darren round cairn (5.3 km).

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