Scheduled MonumentsWalesInscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN142
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island is a sixth-century inscribed stone of Early Medieval date, located within the chapel on Bardsey Island off the coast of Conwy, Wales. The stone bears an inscription in Latin characters and represents evidence of Christian religious practice and commemoration during the early medieval period on this significant monastic island. As a funerary or votive monument, it exemplifies the tradition of stone inscription in early Christian Wales and the island's importance as a centre of religious activity. The stone survives as part of the archaeological and material record of Bardsey Island's role as a pilgrimage destination and monastic settlement of considerable spiritual significance in medieval Wales.

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island?

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island is a sixth-century inscribed stone of Early Medieval date, located within the chapel on Bardsey Island off the coast of Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN142.

What period does Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island date from?

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island?

Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island 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 CN142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island (0 km), St Mary's Abbey, Bardsey Island (0.1 km), Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island (0.4 km).

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