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Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Stone in Church

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR109
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 Stone in Church is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR109. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of Christian funerary or ritual inscription practice in post-Roman Wales. As an inscribed stone housed within a church setting, it reflects the continuity of Christian worship and commemorative practice in the region during the early centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The monument contributes to our understanding of Early Medieval religious life and burial customs in South Wales during this formative period of Welsh Christian development.

Inscribed Stone in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in Church?

Inscribed Stone in Church is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR109. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR109.

What period does Inscribed Stone in Church date from?

Inscribed Stone 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 Inscribed Stone in Church?

Inscribed Stone 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 BR109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Pentwyn Hillfort (7.7 km), Llangattock Tramroad Inclines (7.9 km), Hen Castell (8 km).

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