Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross-Incised Stones
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Cross-Incised Stones

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM161
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross-Incised Stones is an Early Medieval stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, bearing incised cross markings that indicate its religious or ritual function. Dating to the Early Medieval period, such cross-marked stones served multiple purposes within Welsh communities, functioning as markers of sacred space, funerary monuments, or focal points for Christian worship and devotion. The incised crosses on the stone represent a characteristic form of Early Medieval Christian expression in Wales, predating more elaborate carved monuments. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of early Christian practice and settlement patterns in medieval Carmarthenshire.

Cross-Incised Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-Incised Stones?

Cross-Incised Stones is an Early Medieval stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, bearing incised cross markings that indicate its religious or ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM161.

What period does Cross-Incised Stones date from?

Cross-Incised Stones 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 Stones?

Cross-Incised Stones 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 CM161.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-Incised Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Mountain Round Barrow (3.9 km), Llansadurnen Cross-Incised Stone & Other Stones (4.2 km), Pant-Glas Camp (4.4 km).

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