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Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Stone in Churchyard

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE144
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 Churchyard is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE144. The stone dates from the Early Medieval period and represents evidence of Christian religious practice and commemorative burial customs in post-Roman Wales. As an inscribed stone, it would have served a funerary or ritual function within the churchyard setting, likely marking a significant burial or commemorating an individual of status within the Early Medieval community. Such stones are characteristic of the Early Medieval Welsh landscape and provide important archaeological testimony to the Christianisation of Wales and continuities in burial practice during this transformative period.

Inscribed Stone in Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in Churchyard?

Inscribed Stone in Churchyard is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE144. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE144.

What period does Inscribed Stone in Churchyard date from?

Inscribed 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 Stone in Churchyard?

Inscribed 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 PE144.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Llain-Fawr (6.9 km), Castell Eglwyswrw (6.9 km), Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr (7.9 km).

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