Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone on Mynydd Illtud
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR228
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 on Mynydd Illtud is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents one of the region's surviving upland ritual or funerary monuments. The stone stands on open moorland, characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial sites in the Brecon Beacons area. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting prehistoric religious and ritual activity in South Wales.

Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud?

Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud is a prehistoric standing stone located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR228.

What period does Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud date from?

Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud 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 on Mynydd Illtud?

Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud 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 BR228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences (7.1 km), Rhyd Uchaf Hillfort (8.8 km), Maen Llia Stone (9 km).

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