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Craig-Llwydd boundary Marker

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 04935g
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Abercarn
Unitary authority : Caerphilly
NGR : ST25609620
Site Type (preferred type first) : Unknown Boundary stone

Summary :
Series of boundary stones marking the boundary between Magna Porta and possibly Mynyddislwyn. At least 3 stones still survive.

Description :
Series of boundary stones marking the boundary between Magna Porta and possibly Mynyddislwyn. At least 3 stones still survive.

Ancient rock forming part of manor boundary above Llanderfel. May reference Llywarth ap Cadwgan, tenth century chieftain of the neighbouring tribal lands that became the lordship of Abercarn (Procter 2018). Associated with Llantarnam Abbey.


Sources :
Maynard D J , 1993 , Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment Llanover Estate's Land, Mynydd Maen, Gwent ( © GGAT)
Procter, E. , 2018 , The topographical legacy of the medieval monastery: evolving perceptions and realities of monastic landscapes in the southern Welsh Marches
Pm desc text/Evans EM/2003/GGAT 72 Prehistoric Funerary and Ritual Sites Project
Uplands Survey Gwent Project no.
D J Maynard 1993 Mynydd Maen
01/PM DESC TEXT/GGAT/1997/Uplands Survey Gwent Project no. CUR 1; Report no. 97/005
GGAT Assessment Llanover Estate's Land Mynydd Maen

Events :
E003719 : Archaeological Desk-based assessment Llanover Estate's land, Mynydd Maen, Gwent (year : 1993)

Related records
GGAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 12213g
GGAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 00624g

Compiled date : 30-04-1997


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