Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE161
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw is a pair of early medieval stone monuments bearing incised cross markings, located within the churchyard in Denbighshire, Wales. These stones date to the early medieval period and served a funerary or ritual function within the Christian community, their cross inscriptions marking their religious significance. The incised crosses represent important evidence of early Christian practice in Wales during this formative period of the faith's establishment in the region. The stones remain in situ within the churchyard setting where they have been positioned for over a millennium.

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw?

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw is a pair of early medieval stone monuments bearing incised cross markings, located within the churchyard in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE161.

What period does Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw date from?

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw 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 Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw?

Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw 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 DE161.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, Llangernyw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hendre-Isaf Castle Mound (1.4 km), Pant-y-Rhedyn Earthwork (3.5 km), Rhos y Domen Round Barrows (4.4 km).

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