Scheduled MonumentsWalesTymawr Cross-Incised Stone
Early Medieval · Cross-marked stone

Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN101
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross-marked stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CN101. The stone bears an incised cross, a form of Christian monument common in Wales during the Early Medieval period, reflecting the region's Christian identity during the early centuries following the conversion of Wales. Such cross-marked stones served ritual and funerary functions within Early Medieval communities, often marking significant religious or burial sites. The monument represents an important surviving example of Early Medieval religious expression in North Wales.

Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone?

Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone is a cross-marked stone of Early Medieval date located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CN101. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN101.

What period does Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone date from?

Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone 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 Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone?

Tymawr Cross-Incised 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 CN101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tymawr Cross-Incised Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross Slab Built into Farm Building Ty'n-y-Cae (1 km), Moel Gwynus Standing Stone (2.6 km), Garn Boduan (3 km).

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