Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone NE of Capel Rhos
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR090
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 NE of Capel Rhos is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument belongs to the broad category of standing stones erected during the Bronze Age, a period when such monuments served ritual, religious, or commemorative functions within local communities. The stone survives as a substantial upright example of this monument type, reflecting the tradition of erecting isolated megaliths across the Welsh uplands during the second millennium before Christ. Such stones typically marked territorial boundaries, served as meeting places, or commemorated significant individuals or events within prehistoric society.

Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos?

Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR090.

What period does Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos date from?

Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos 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 NE of Capel Rhos?

Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos 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 BR090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn ring cairn (3.9 km), Bryn round cairn (4 km), Tynewydd Roman road (4.3 km).

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