Scheduled MonumentsWalesFour Inscribed Stones in Church
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Four Inscribed Stones in Church

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD047
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Four Inscribed Stones in Church is a collection of Early Medieval inscribed stones located within a church in Ceredigion, Wales. These stones, designated as Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument CD047, date to the Early Medieval period and represent important evidence of Christian settlement and burial practice in post-Roman Wales. The inscribed stones serve as monuments to deceased individuals and reflect the transition from pagan to Christian funerary customs in the region. Their presence within a church context indicates the continuity of religious significance at this location from the Early Medieval period onwards.

Four Inscribed Stones in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four Inscribed Stones in Church?

Four Inscribed Stones in Church is a collection of Early Medieval inscribed stones located within a church in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD047.

What period does Four Inscribed Stones in Church date from?

Four Inscribed Stones in 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Four Inscribed Stones in Church?

Four Inscribed Stones in 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 CD047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four Inscribed Stones in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moelfryn Round Cairn (5.8 km), Craig Twrch round cairn (6.2 km), Round Cairns c. 400m SE of Lan Fawr (6.3 km).

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