Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD111
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church is a cross-marked stone of early medieval date, likely dating to the sixth or seventh century, found within the church at Llanwnnws in Ceredigion. The stone bears a carved cross, indicating its use in a religious or ritual context during the early Christian period in Wales. Such cross-marked stones are characteristic of early medieval funerary and religious practice in Wales, often serving as grave markers or monuments of spiritual significance within early church sites. The stone's presence at Llanwnnws testifies to the establishment of Christian worship at this location during the early medieval period and remains an important archaeological record of early Welsh Christianity.

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church?

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church is a cross-marked stone of early medieval date, likely dating to the sixth or seventh century, found within the church at Llanwnnws in Ceredigion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD111.

What period does Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church date from?

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in 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 Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church?

Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in 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 CD111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach y Dwn Fawr Defended Enclosure (6.8 km), Castell Flemish (7 km), Bryngwyn Bach Round Cairn Cemetery (7.9 km).

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