Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone near Traeth Bach
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone near Traeth Bach

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR226
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 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone near Traeth Bach?

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.

What period does Standing Stone near Traeth Bach date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing Stone near Traeth Bach?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone near Traeth Bach?

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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