Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarly Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard
Early Medieval · Cross shaft

Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN053
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross shaft
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Early Gravestones and Shaft in Churchyard is an Early Medieval cross shaft and associated grave markers located in Anglesey, Wales. The monument dates to the Early Medieval period and represents significant evidence of Christian burial practices and religious observance in post-Roman Wales. The cross shaft, together with the surrounding gravestones, reflects the ritual and funerary traditions of an early Christian community, demonstrating the continued use of monumental markers to denote sacred burial ground. The site is formally protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage legislation, recognising its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Early Medieval religious culture in Wales.

Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard?

Early Gravestones and Shaft in Churchyard is an Early Medieval cross shaft and associated grave markers located in Anglesey, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN053.

What period does Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard date from?

Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross shaft. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard?

Early Gravestones & Shaft 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 AN053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber (3.8 km), Llys Rhosyr (4.1 km), Hendai Medieval Farmstead (6.3 km).

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