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Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo is an early medieval cross-marked stone now housed within Maenclochog Church. The monument comprises a carved stone bearing cross decoration, characteristic of early Christian monuments from the post-Roman period in Wales. Such stones typically marked significant religious sites or served commemorative purposes within early monastic communities.
The stone's original location at the ruined Church of St Teilo reflects the site's long religious significance. St Teilo was a prominent fifth-century Welsh saint, and churches bearing his name are found across south-west Wales, often occupying positions of considerable antiquity. The removal of the inscribed stone to the nearby Maenclochog Church represents a common conservation practice, protecting the carved surface from weathering whilst maintaining its accessibility to the community.
The monument sits on bedrock comprising Arenig rocks of the Ordovician period, predominantly mudstones, siltstones and sandstones formed approximately 480 million years ago. These ancient sedimentary deposits underlie much of the upland terrain of Carmarthenshire. The stone is protected by Cadw as a scheduled monument under reference PE146, recognising its importance as evidence of early Christian settlement and artistic practice in medieval Wales.
Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church). is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE146. View the official record →
Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo is an early medieval cross-marked stone now housed within Maenclochog Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE146.
Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog 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.
Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog 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 PE146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelly Earthwork (7.7 km), Drim Camp (8 km), Camp 370m NE of Stoneyford (9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).'s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church). stands on Arenig Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Arenigian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.