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 standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of a significant prehistoric monument complex in the region. The stone dates to the prehistoric period and represents an important element of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of ancient Wales. As a standing stone monument, it would have served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within its broader archaeological context. The site is recorded under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments as BR171, reflecting its protected status as a monument of archaeological importance.

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 standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of a significant prehistoric monument complex in the region. 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 Britain.

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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