Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite of Tegernacus Stone
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Site of Tegernacus Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM339
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Tegernacus Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM339. The stone bears an inscription in Latin that commemorates an individual named Tegernacus and dates to the Early Medieval period, reflecting the Christian culture and literacy practices of post-Roman Wales. Such inscribed stones served as monuments marking burial sites or commemorating the deceased and were characteristic of the early Christian communities that flourished in Wales during the fifth to seventh centuries. The stone represents an important archaeological record of religious practice, funerary customs, and the persistence of written Latin in Early Medieval Welsh society.

Site of Tegernacus Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Tegernacus Stone?

Site of Tegernacus Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM339. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM339.

What period does Site of Tegernacus Stone date from?

Site of Tegernacus Stone dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Tegernacus Stone?

Site of Tegernacus Stone 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 GM339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Tegernacus Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf (3.5 km), Capel Gwladys (3.5 km), Fforest Gwladys Roman practice camp (3.6 km).

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