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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 monumental stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and represents a significant surviving example of ritual or funerary practice from the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. The stone stands as a solitary upright monolith, typical of standing stones erected across Wales during these prehistoric epochs, though the precise dating and original purpose remain characteristic of the interpretative challenges surrounding such monuments. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual activity in the Brecon Beacons region. The stone's survival to the present day provides material testimony to the symbolic and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Breconshire.

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 monumental stone located in Breconshire, Wales, and represents a significant surviving example of ritual or funerary practice from the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. 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 Britain.

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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