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The Early Christian Inscribed Stone in Defynnog Church is an inscribed stone of Early Medieval date, likely from the fifth to sixth century, discovered within the church building in Breconshire, Wales. The stone bears an inscription that reflects the Christian faith practised in early post-Roman Wales, making it significant evidence for the spread and establishment of Christianity in the region during this formative period. As a funerary monument, it would have marked the burial of an individual of sufficient status or prominence to warrant commemorative inscription. The stone represents an important surviving example of Early Christian material culture in Wales and contributes to our understanding of religious practice, settlement patterns, and social organisation in Early Medieval Breconshire.
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 an inscribed stone of Early Medieval date, likely from the fifth to sixth century, discovered within the church building in Breconshire, Wales. 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 the UK.
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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