Scheduled MonumentsWalesWaunewydd standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Waunewydd standing stone

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR336
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Waunewydd standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier period. The stone stands as a solitary upright monument, characteristic of standing stones erected across Wales during the Bronze Age, likely serving ritual, ceremonial, or funerary functions within the prehistoric landscape. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as BR336, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age ritual activity in the Brecon Beacons region. Standing stones of this type represent significant markers within the prehistoric ritual landscape and continue to provide valuable information about the religious and ceremonial practices of ancient Welsh communities.

Waunewydd standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waunewydd standing stone?

Waunewydd standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR336.

What period does Waunewydd standing stone date from?

Waunewydd 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Waunewydd standing stone?

Waunewydd 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 BR336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waunewydd standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement (6.5 km), Sand Hill ring cairn (8 km), Craig-y-Rhiwarth Hillfort (8.1 km).

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