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Prehistoric · Stone Setting

The Four Stones

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD004
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Setting
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Four Stones is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone setting located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises four standing stones arranged in a distinctive pattern across the landscape, characteristic of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial sites in Wales. Such stone settings typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their communities, though the specific purpose of this particular arrangement remains uncertain. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw scheme, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric ritual practice in the Welsh uplands.

The Four Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD004. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Four Stones?

The Four Stones is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone setting located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD004.

What period does The Four Stones date from?

The Four Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone setting. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Four Stones?

The Four Stones 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 RD004.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Four Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (3.2 km), Mound 150yds (140m) N of church (6 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (6.1 km).

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