Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church)
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church)

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD113
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone is a Early Medieval inscribed stone now housed within Llanilar Church in Ceredigion, Wales. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and bears inscription that reflects the religious and funerary practices of this era in Wales. Originally located at Castle Hill, the stone was subsequently moved into the church, where it has been preserved as an important artefact of early Christian Wales. The inscription and sculptural elements testify to the significance of the site as a focus for religious commemoration during the Early Medieval period.

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church)?

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone is a Early Medieval inscribed stone now housed within Llanilar Church in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD113.

What period does Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church) date from?

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church)?

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church) 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 CD113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer Fawr (4.1 km), Caer Argoed (4.2 km), Trawsgoed Roman Fort (5.3 km).

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