Scheduled MonumentsWalesInscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE146
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo is a collection of Early Medieval carved stones now preserved within Maenclochog Church in Pembrokeshire. The stones, which include cross-marked examples, date to the Early Medieval period and served funerary and ritual functions within the Christian religious community that gathered at the original church site. These incised stones represent important evidence of early Christian practice in Wales, demonstrating both the adoption of Christian symbolism and the continuation of stone-carving traditions in the region. The relocation of the stones to the later church building has ensured their preservation as significant monuments of Pembrokeshire's Early Medieval ecclesiastical heritage.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).?

Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo is a collection of Early Medieval carved stones now preserved within Maenclochog Church in Pembrokeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE146.

What period does Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church). date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stones outside Ruined Church of St Teilo (now in Maenclochog Church).?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelly Earthwork (7.7 km), Drim Camp (8 km), Camp 370m NE of Stoneyford (9 km).

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