Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR419
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, Llanwrthwl Churchyard is a prehistoric standing stone located within the churchyard at Llanwrthwl in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age or earlier, and represents a surviving example of the ritual and ceremonial stone monuments characteristic of prehistoric Welsh communities. The stone stands as evidence of early religious or ritual practice in the area, though its precise original function remains uncertain, as is common with such monuments whose contexts have been altered by subsequent land use and burial practices. The stone's incorporation into the later Christian churchyard reflects the long continuity of sacred use at this location across different periods of Welsh history.

Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR419. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard?

Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard is a prehistoric standing stone located within the churchyard at Llanwrthwl in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR419.

What period does Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard date from?

Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard 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, Llanwrthwl Churchyard?

Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard 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 BR419.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafen standing stone pair (4.4 km), Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (5.1 km), Pen-llys Earthwork (5.7 km).

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