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 building in Ceredigion, Wales. These monuments date to the Early Medieval period and represent significant examples of inscribed stone monuments associated with religious and funerary practices of their time. The stones bear inscriptions that provide evidence of Christian burial practices and commemorative traditions during the early medieval period in Wales. As registered monuments under the Cadw care system (SAM CD047), they contribute to the understanding of Early Medieval religious life and funerary customs in the Ceredigion region.

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 building 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 the UK.

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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