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Prehistoric
Sites
Cerrig
Duon (Maen Mawr)
Brecks, Powys. OS Map Reference SN852206
An oval ring of low stones. Thirty feet from the ring is a striking
setting of a tall (7 foot high) stone and two smaller stones in a line.
See
map
Four
Stones
Walton, near Presteigne, Powys. OS Map Reference SO245607
As the name suggests, this is a group of four standing stones, of 5-6
feet in height. The SW stone has markings which may be cupmarks. See
map
Harold's
Stone Row
Trelleck, Powys. OS Map Reference SO499051
Three large stones stand aligned in a field. The stones are said to
represent a vicory in battle of King Harold, though a prehistoric origin
is more likely. See
map
Nant
Tarw
Brecks, Powys. OS Map Reference SN820258
Two circles can be seen here, each composed of small stones. There are
several larger fallen stones near the circles, plus a separate 3 stone
grouping near the largest circle. See
map
Pedwar
Maen
New Radnor, Powys. OS Map Reference SO156568
Four low stones seem to lead straight to a tumulus (burial mound). See
map
Pen
Y Beacon
Hay-on-Wye, Powys. OS Map Reference SO239373
Four stones are all that remain here. One standing stone hovers over
two that lie level with the ground, while another protrudes slightly
above the surface. See
map
Rhos
Y Beddau
Llangynog, Powys. OS Map Reference SJ057301
A bog has swallowed up the stones of the circle here, but a long (162
feet) avenue leading to the circle is visible. See
map
Trecastle
Mountain (Y Pigwyn)
Brecks, Powys. OS Map Reference SN833310
One of the many prehistoric remains surrounding Brecks. There are two
circles of small stones here, the larger measuring 74 feet in diameter.
A small mound in the centre of the larger ring may indicate a burial.
See
map
PREHISTORIC
SITES OF WALES
Anglesey & Snowdonia |
North Wales & Borders | Mid
Wales & Brecon Beacons | Ceredigion
| Pembrokeshire | Carmarthenshire
| Swansea & Gower | Cardiff
and South Wales Coast | Wye Valley
& Vale of Usk
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Wales Coast and Borderlands | Mid
Wales and Brecon Beacons | Ceredigion
| Pembrokeshire | Carmarthenshire
| Swansea, Gower and the Vale of
Neath | Cardiff, Coast, &
Valleys of South Wales | Wye Valley
and Vale of Usk
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