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Standing Stone near Traeth Bach is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. This monument represents evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period, typical of the megalithic traditions that characterised Bronze Age and earlier societies across Wales and the wider British Isles. The stone has been recognized as a site of archaeological significance and has been formally designated for protection by Cadw under the reference SAM BR226. Such standing stones served varied functions within prehistoric communities, potentially associated with burial practices, territorial markers, or ritual gatherings, though the precise original purpose of this particular example remains subject to archaeological interpretation.
Standing Stone near Traeth Bach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR226. View the official record →
Standing Stone near Traeth Bach is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR226.
Standing Stone near Traeth Bach dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Standing Stone near Traeth Bach 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 BR226.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences (6.3 km), Maen Llia Stone (7.4 km), Round Cairn SE of Maen Llia (7.4 km).
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