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Cross Slab in Llowes Church is an early medieval stone monument bearing a carved cross, typical of funerary and ritual markers found across Wales from the Early Medieval period. The slab is located within Llowes Church in Radnorshire and represents the tradition of cross-marked stones that served commemorative and religious functions in early Christian Welsh communities. Such monuments reflect the transition period in Wales following the departure of Roman forces, when Christian practices became increasingly established within ecclesiastical settlements. The stone's presence at Llowes, an important ecclesiastical site in the region, underscores the historical significance of the location as a centre of religious activity during the Early Medieval period.
Cross Slab in Llowes Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD100. View the official record →
Cross Slab in Llowes Church is an early medieval stone monument bearing a carved cross, typical of funerary and ritual markers found across Wales from the Early Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD100.
Cross Slab in Llowes Church 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.
Cross Slab in Llowes 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 RD100.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garden Earthworks at Old Gwernyfed (5.3 km), Pipton Long Barrow (5.5 km), Remains of Blaenau Stone Circle (6.4 km).
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