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Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE143
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

Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard is an Early Medieval inscribed stone monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological heritage protected under the Cadw scheduling system. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and represents the class of inscribed pillar stones characteristic of Wales during this era, which served religious, ritual, and funerary functions within Christian communities. Such monuments typically bear ogham or Latin inscriptions that commemorate the dead or mark sacred ground, reflecting the fusion of pre-Christian and Christian burial practices in post-Roman Wales. The specific physical dimensions and inscription details of this example remain significant for understanding settlement patterns, Christian establishment, and commemorative practices in Early Medieval Pembrokeshire.

Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE143. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard?

Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard is an Early Medieval inscribed stone monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological heritage protected under the Cadw scheduling system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE143.

What period does Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard date from?

Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard 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 Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard?

Inscribed Pillar Stone 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 PE143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Pillar Stone in Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr (7.6 km), Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr (7.9 km), Rhos Goch Round Barrow (8.3 km).

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