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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR228. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents one of the ritual and ceremonial markers characteristic of upland Bronze Age landscapes in South Wales. The stone stands on open moorland and would have formed part of a broader ceremonial or territorial landscape, though its precise original function—whether purely ritual, funerary, or territorial in nature—remains uncertain. Such monuments are typically associated with Bronze Age religious practices and may have served as focal points for ritual activity or as markers of significant locations within the prehistoric settlement pattern of the region.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR228. 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 the UK.

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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