Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN213
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf is an Early Medieval stone monument bearing a carved cross, located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN213. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period, a time when Christian communities in Wales were establishing their presence through the creation of marked ritual and funerary monuments. The carved cross indicates the religious significance of the site and its association with Christian burial practices or devotional purposes during this formative period of Welsh Christianity. Such cross-marked stones are characteristic features of the Early Medieval Welsh landscape and serve as important archaeological evidence for understanding the spread and consolidation of Christian belief and practice in post-Roman Britain.

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf?

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf is an Early Medieval stone monument bearing a carved cross, located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN213. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN213.

What period does Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf date from?

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf?

Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf 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 CN213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross Inscribed Stone Near Capel Uchaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyddyn Mawr, standing stone to SSW of (5.4 km), Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard (6.7 km), Tre'r Ceiri Camp (7.7 km).

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