Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross-Slab in Church
Early Medieval · Cross

Cross-Slab in Church

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR122
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Cross-Slab in Church is a early medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located within a church in Breconshire, Wales. The monument represents the funerary and devotional practices of the early medieval period in Wales, when stone crosses served as significant markers within ecclesiastical contexts. The cross-slab form indicates a transition between simple grave markers and more elaborate stone monuments that characterised Welsh Christian communities during the early medieval centuries. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, the cross-slab preserves evidence of religious practice and burial custom in the region during this formative period of Welsh Christian culture.

Cross-Slab in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-Slab in Church?

Cross-Slab in Church is a early medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located within a church in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR122.

What period does Cross-Slab in Church date from?

Cross-Slab in Church dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross-Slab in Church?

Cross-Slab in 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 BR122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-Slab in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyle Clydach Hillfort (4.8 km), Tump Wood Camp (5.4 km), Cwm Cwareli Longhouse and Long Hut (5.7 km).

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