Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM217
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House is an Early Medieval carved stone bearing a cross incised into its surface, located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and represents the class of Christian monuments that proliferated across Wales during the fifth to seventh centuries, serving religious, ritual, and funerary functions within contemporary Christian communities. Such cross-marked stones are characteristic of the earliest phase of Christian monumentalisation in Wales, preceding the development of the more elaborate inscribed memorial stones that became common in later centuries. The monument is officially protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CM217.

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House?

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House is an Early Medieval carved stone bearing a cross incised into its surface, located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM217.

What period does Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House date from?

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House 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-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House?

Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House 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 CM217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-Marked Stone at Cilymaenllwyd House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bovehill Castle (8.3 km), Weobley Castle (8.8 km), St Madoc's Church cross-incised stones (8.8 km).

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