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The Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church is a sixth-century monument bearing Latin inscriptions that represents an important survival of early Christian material culture in Breconshire. The stone, which likely served a commemorative or funerary function, displays epigraphic characteristics typical of the post-Roman period in Wales, when Latin literacy and Christian practice were establishing themselves in the region. Its presence within the church demonstrates the continuity of Christian worship at this location from the early medieval period onwards, and the inscriptions provide valuable evidence for understanding patterns of settlement, literacy, and religious practice in sixth-century Wales. The stone remains in situ within Defynnog Church, where it has been preserved as a significant record of the region's early Christian heritage.
Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR182. View the official record →
The Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church is a sixth-century monument bearing Latin inscriptions that represents an important survival of early Christian material culture in Breconshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR182.
Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church 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.
Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog 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 BR182.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Prehistoric Settlement (6.9 km), Blaen Glyn Round Cairn (7.6 km), Pont Gihirych (7.8 km).
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