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 an early medieval cross-marked stone located within the church at Llanwnnws in Ceredigion, Wales. The stone dates to the early medieval period and bears carved cross markings that indicate its religious and ritual significance within the Christian context of early Wales. As a cross-marked stone, it would have served funerary and devotional purposes within the ecclesiastical community, reflecting the material culture of early Christian worship in the region. The stone remains an important example of the material evidence for early medieval Christianity in Ceredigion, designated for protection under the Welsh heritage monument system.

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 an early medieval cross-marked stone located within the church at Llanwnnws in Ceredigion, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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