Scheduled MonumentsWalesHang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE078
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Hang Stone Davey is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located near Lamber Smithy in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The stone bears incised cross markings characteristic of early Christian monuments from this period and serves as evidence of religious practice and ritual activity in Early Medieval Wales. Such stones frequently marked significant locations within the landscape, functioning within contexts of burial, pilgrimage, or spiritual significance. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as SAM PE078, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding the Christianisation and ritual topography of medieval Pembrokeshire.

Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy?

Hang Stone Davey is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located near Lamber Smithy in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE078.

What period does Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy date from?

Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross-marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy?

Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy 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 PE078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pill Priory (7.4 km), Long Stone Burial Chamber (7.5 km), Priory Rath (7.6 km).

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