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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Waun Leuci Standing Stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR255
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Waun Leuci Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM BR255. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the upland landscape of mid-Wales. Such standing stones typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, marking significant locations in the landscape or commemorating the dead. The monument contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and sacred geography in the Brecon Beacons region.

Waun Leuci Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waun Leuci Standing Stone?

Waun Leuci Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM BR255. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR255.

What period does Waun Leuci Standing Stone date from?

Waun Leuci Standing Stone 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 Waun Leuci Standing Stone?

Waun Leuci Standing Stone 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 BR255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waun Leuci Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement (4.1 km), Craig-y-Rhiwarth Hillfort (5.8 km), Saith Maen (6.5 km).

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