Scheduled MonumentsWalesOld Parish Church & Churchyard
Medieval · Church

Old Parish Church & Churchyard

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN052
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Parish Church & Churchyard is a medieval church situated in Anglesey, Wales, with origins likely extending into the early medieval period. The structure represents an important example of religious provision in the region and served as a focal point for Christian worship and burial within its parish. The churchyard, as with many Welsh medieval churches, functioned as a sacred burial ground and community gathering space. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as AN052, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as a monument of medieval Wales.

Old Parish Church & Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN052. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Parish Church & Churchyard?

Old Parish Church & Churchyard is a medieval church situated in Anglesey, Wales, with origins likely extending into the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN052.

What period does Old Parish Church & Churchyard date from?

Old Parish Church & Churchyard dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Parish Church & Churchyard?

Old Parish Church & Churchyard 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 AN052.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Parish Church & Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Bryngwyn Prehistoric Enclosure (6.5 km), Round Barrow East of Brynsiencyn (6.5 km), Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber (6.7 km).

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