Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
BR333
Name
Dorwen standing stone
Date of Designation
07/08/2006
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Ystradgynlais
Easting
277300
Northing
214238
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Standing Stone
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises a fine standing stone, probably dating to the Bronze Age (c.2300 BC - 800 BC) and situated within open moorland on the SW-facing slopes of the ridge above and to the E of Afon Twrch, in the foothills of the Black Mountain. The standing stone measures 1.2m in height, 0.9m in thickness from ENE to WSW by 0.7m in width. The stone is a striking block of weathered limestone and boasts fine views around the SW arc. Several packing stones are visible around its base.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric ritual practices. The monument is well preserved and is an important relic of a prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits.
The area to be scheduled comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. It is circular and measures 8m in diameter.