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Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD049
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the region's significant corpus of early Christian monuments. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and bears an inscription that reflects the Christian religious practices and commemorative traditions of post-Roman Wales. As a funerary or ritual monument, it contributes to our understanding of early Christian burial customs and the patronage of religious communities in medieval Ceredigion. The stone's survival and official designation by Cadw underscore its importance as a dated archaeological artifact of Early Medieval Wales.

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone?

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the region's significant corpus of early Christian monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD049.

What period does Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone date from?

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone?

Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone 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 CD049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dyffryn-Bern Inscribed Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaenporth Mound and Bailey Castle (3.4 km), Pantdaniel Defended Enclosure (3.9 km), Airfield Perimeter Defences at Blaenannerch (4.6 km).

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