Scheduled MonumentsWalesMerthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel)
Medieval · Cross

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel)

Wales
Cadw SAM GM026
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones is a collection of early medieval carved stones now housed in St Rogue's Chapel at Merthyr Mawr in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The stones, which include cross fragments and inscribed slabs, date to the early medieval period and represent significant examples of early Christian monumental art in South Wales. These pieces bear inscriptions and decorative carving characteristic of the period when Christianity was becoming established in Wales, and they constitute important evidence for the religious and funerary practices of early medieval Welsh communities. The stones were originally associated with the settlement at Merthyr Mawr, a site of considerable early Christian significance in the region.

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel)?

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones is a collection of early medieval carved stones now housed in St Rogue's Chapel at Merthyr Mawr in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM026.

What period does Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel) date from?

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel) dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel)?

Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel) 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 GM026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merthyr Mawr Inscribed Stones (now in St Rogue's Chapel)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Bach Camps (6.7 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (6.8 km), Cwm Nash Defended Enclosure (7.9 km).

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