Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarl of Leicester's Church
Post Medieval/Modern · Church

Earl of Leicester's Church

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE044
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earl of Leicester's Church is a post-medieval religious building located in Denbighshire, Wales. The church is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM DE044, indicating its recognized historical importance within the Welsh heritage landscape. As a post-medieval structure, it reflects the religious and architectural practices of the early modern period in Wales. The monument survives as evidence of ritual and funerary practice during the period following the medieval era, contributing to understanding of religious life in the region during this transformative historical phase.

Earl of Leicester's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earl of Leicester's Church?

Earl of Leicester's Church is a post-medieval religious building located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE044.

What period does Earl of Leicester's Church date from?

Earl of Leicester's Church dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Earl of Leicester's Church?

Earl of Leicester's Church 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 DE044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earl of Leicester's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) (0 km), St Hilary's Chapel (0.1 km), Civil War Earthworks (0.1 km).

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