Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church)
Early Medieval · Standing Stone

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church)

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR145
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone is an Early Medieval standing stone now housed within Cefn Coed Church in Breconshire, Wales. The stone bears an inscription in Latin characters and represents an important example of Early Medieval memorial practice in Wales, likely dating to the fifth or sixth century. Its current location within the church reflects the common pattern of early Christian communities incorporating or preserving pre-Christian or transitional-period stone monuments within ecclesiastical spaces. The stone's survival and relocation to a church setting demonstrates the continuity between pagan and Christian religious landscapes in early medieval Wales.

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church)?

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone is an Early Medieval standing stone now housed within Cefn Coed Church in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR145.

What period does Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church) date from?

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church)?

Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed 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 BR145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Crew Inscribed Stone (now in Cefn Coed Church)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork (4.7 km), Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn (5 km), Tramroad East of Robert's Town Bridge, Aberdare (5.5 km).

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