Scheduled MonumentsWalesInscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM072
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

The Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth is an early medieval monument bearing an inscription that testifies to Christian practice and commemoration in post-Roman Wales. The stone dates to the early medieval period, when inscribed stones served as markers for the dead and expressions of Christian faith within burial grounds. Its presence at St Llawddog's reflects the importance of this site as a place of Christian worship and burial during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain. The monument contributes to understanding settlement patterns, religious observance, and the continuation of Christian communities in Carmarthenshire during the early medieval period.

Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM072. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth?

The Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth is an early medieval monument bearing an inscription that testifies to Christian practice and commemoration in post-Roman Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM072.

What period does Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth date from?

Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth 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 St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth?

Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth 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 CM072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Crychydd (6.8 km), Domen Seba (or Y Tomen Fawr) Castle Mound (7.1 km), Moelfre Round Barrows (7.7 km).

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