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The Peterstone is a standing stone situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument forms part of the broader tradition of megalithic stone erection across Britain and Wales, reflecting ritual and ceremonial practices of ancient communities. As a standing stone, it likely served functions connected to religious observance, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration, though its precise original purpose remains characteristic of such undated monuments in the absence of excavation evidence. The stone survives as a physical testament to prehistoric settlement patterns and cultural expression in the Brecon Beacons region.
The Peterstone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR268. View the official record →
The Peterstone is a standing stone situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR268.
The Peterstone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Peterstone 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 BR268.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyle Clydach Hillfort (5.1 km), Tump Wood Camp (5.7 km), Cwm Cwareli Longhouse and Long Hut (6 km).
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