Scheduled MonumentsWalesPillar Stone in Church
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Pillar Stone in Church

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD101
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

Pillar Stone in Church is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument dates to the early medieval period and bears carved cross markings characteristic of religious and ritual monuments of this era. Its presence within a church setting indicates its significance within early Christian practices, serving functions related to religious observance, ritual activity, and funerary commemoration. The stone survives as evidence of early medieval religious culture in the Welsh borderlands and is formally protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation RD101.

Pillar Stone in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillar Stone in Church?

Pillar Stone in Church is an Early Medieval cross-marked stone located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD101.

What period does Pillar Stone in Church date from?

Pillar 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 Pillar Stone in Church?

Pillar 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 RD101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillar Stone in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maesgwyn round barrow (6.4 km), Clyro Castle (6.5 km), Clyro Court chambered tomb (6.8 km).

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