Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross-Slab in Churchyard
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Cross-Slab in Churchyard

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR121
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-Slab in Churchyard is an early medieval cross-marked stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR121. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of early Christian funerary and ritual practice in Wales. The stone bears carved cross markings characteristic of early medieval religious monuments, indicating its use within Christian worship and burial contexts. Such cross-slabs served as markers of Christian identity and sanctity within the churchyard environment, reflecting the Christianisation of Wales during the early medieval centuries.

Cross-Slab in Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-Slab in Churchyard?

Cross-Slab in Churchyard is an early medieval cross-marked stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR121. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR121.

What period does Cross-Slab in Churchyard date from?

Cross-Slab in Churchyard 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-Slab in Churchyard?

Cross-Slab in Churchyard 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 BR121.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Gyrn hut platform (N) (6.1 km), Y Gyrn longhuts (6.2 km), Y Gyrn hut platforms (6.2 km).

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