Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Colman
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Maen Colman

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE203
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

Maen Colman is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The stone bears incised cross markings characteristic of the Early Medieval period in Wales, suggesting its use within a religious or ritual context. Such marked stones from this era are often associated with Christian burial practices, territorial markers, or sacred sites, though their precise functions remain subjects of scholarly interpretation. The monument is recorded in the Cadw archaeological record as a significant example of Early Medieval religious material culture in the region.

Maen Colman is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Colman?

Maen Colman is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE203.

What period does Maen Colman date from?

Maen Colman 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 Maen Colman?

Maen Colman 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 PE203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Colman?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyd-y-Gath Pillar Cross (7 km), Castle Mound, Llanfyrnach (7 km), Llanfyrnach Standing Stones (7.2 km).

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