Scheduled MonumentsWalesInscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church)
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church)

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM068
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked 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 outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church) is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The stone bears incised markings characteristic of early Christian monument tradition in Wales, likely dating to the Early Medieval period. Originally positioned in the outer wall fabric of St Michael's Church, the stone has been relocated to Llandissilio Church, where it remains as evidence of the region's early Christian heritage. Such cross-marked stones served ritual and commemorative functions within ecclesiastical communities and reflect the material culture of post-Roman Welsh Christianity.

Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church)?

Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church) is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM068.

What period does Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church) date from?

Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross-marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church)?

Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio 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 CM068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in outer face of wall of St Michael's Church (now in Llandissilio Church)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clyn Pattel Motte & Bailey (7.7 km), Llan Burial Chamber (8.2 km), Iron Age Hillslope Enclosure in Canaston Wood (8.3 km).

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