Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church)
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG146
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

The Cross-Incised Stone now in Carno Church is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone, likely dating to the sixth or seventh century, that testifies to the Christian devotional practices of post-Roman Wales. The stone bears an incised cross as its primary decoration, a characteristic marker of early Christian burial monuments and sacred sites throughout the region during this period. Its presence within Carno Church, in Montgomeryshire, suggests continuity of Christian worship at the site across the medieval centuries. The stone represents an important surviving example of Early Medieval religious material culture and funerary practice in mid-Wales.

Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church)?

The Cross-Incised Stone now in Carno Church is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone, likely dating to the sixth or seventh century, that testifies to the Christian devotional practices of post-Roman Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG146.

What period does Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church) date from?

Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross-marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church)?

Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno 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 MG146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-Incised Stone (Now in Carno Church)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting (2.8 km), Bryn y Gadair round cairn (3.2 km), Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting (3.5 km).

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