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ECM: Margam; Ilci Cross (replica)
Shaped slab; with squared upper part of shaft occupied by a cross and a lower part tapering slightly towards the base. Each face is decorated. A.1. The head is framed by a rounded angle moulding, with a panelled ring cross from inside, framed by edge moulding in false relief; In the centre a moulded ring surrounds a (missing) boss. Incorporated into the border in the upper and lower left spandrels are single incised rings. 2. in a panel (framed as above) is a Latin inscription. B.1. Incised ring (with incised vertical zig-zag); 2. similar incised line on the shaft. C.1. Similar lay-out and cross to A.1.but lcking the incised rings; boss intact 2. similar framed panel to A.2., but blank. D.1. At the top are two incised rings. From the left one, a vertical zig-zag proceeds to a larger incised double circle at the base; 2. Incised vertical zig-zag (weathered).
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Site Name: Cwrt-y-defaid Farm, Margam
Notes: First noted at above location, circa. 1693, (with ECM N-W 236; JML G75) Original monument now located in the Margam Abbey Museum.