Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone N of Golden Grove
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone N of Golden Grove

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR171
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 N of Golden Grove is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents the type of ritual or ceremonial monument characteristic of upland Welsh landscapes during antiquity. The stone stands as evidence of early communal or religious practices in the region, though its precise original function—whether primarily funerary, territorial, or ceremonial—remains subject to archaeological interpretation. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM BR171), it forms part of the archaeological record documenting prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in Breconshire.

Standing Stone N of Golden Grove is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone N of Golden Grove?

Standing Stone N of Golden Grove is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR171.

What period does Standing Stone N of Golden Grove date from?

Standing Stone N of Golden Grove dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing Stone N of Golden Grove?

Standing Stone N of Golden Grove 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 BR171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone N of Golden Grove?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal and Iron Ore Workings West of Abergavenny Road, Blaenavon (7.6 km), Iron and coal patching at Pen-ffordd-goch (7.7 km), Pwll Du Tunnel (7.9 km).

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