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Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME050
Period
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 Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard is a medieval inscribed stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM ME050. The stone bears an inscription in Latin characters and dates to the medieval period, reflecting the Christian funerary practices of Wales during this time. Such inscribed stones, commonly found in churchyards, served as memorials to the deceased and provide important evidence for medieval settlement patterns, personal names, and the influence of the Church in local communities. The monument contributes to our understanding of early medieval Welsh culture and the continuity of burial practices within ecclesiastical sites.

Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard?

Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard is a medieval inscribed stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM ME050. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME050.

What period does Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard date from?

Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard dates from the 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 Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard?

Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau 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 ME050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyddyn Du Enclosed Settlement (5.6 km), Enclosure and Early Field System North of Fronhill, Llanfair (5.6 km), Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (5.8 km).

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