Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone above Craig Rhiwnant
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR210
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents a form of ritual or ceremonial marker typical of its era. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in the Brecon Beacons region, though like many such monuments its precise original function remains uncertain. It survives as a tangible record of prehistoric settlement patterns and the symbolic landscape created by early Welsh populations.

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant?

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR210.

What period does Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant date from?

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant 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 Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant?

Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant 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 BR210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (4.2 km), Drygarn Fach round cairn (5.3 km), Gurnos ring cairn (5.4 km).

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