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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill Sculptured Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone that was originally located on Castle Hill near Llanilar in Ceredigion before being moved into Llanilar Church for preservation. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and bears inscriptions that provide evidence of Christian burial practice and commemoration during this era in Wales. As an inscribed funerary monument, it represents the transition between pre-Christian and Christian burial customs in the region and contributes to understanding the material culture and religious practices of early medieval Ceredigion. The stone's relocation into the church building reflects nineteenth-century conservation practices aimed at protecting such valuable archaeological and historical artefacts from weathering and loss.

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 an Early Medieval inscribed stone that was originally located on Castle Hill near Llanilar in Ceredigion before being moved into Llanilar Church for preservation. 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 Britain.

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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