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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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Inscribed Stone in Church is a Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR109. The stone dates to the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of the inscribed memorial stones that characterised religious and funerary practices in Wales during this era. Such stones typically bore inscriptions in Latin or Ogham script, serving commemorative or votive functions within ecclesiastical contexts. The survival of this monument provides evidence of Early Medieval Christian settlement and the ritual practices associated with churches and burial grounds in medieval Wales.

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 a Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM 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 Britain.

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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