Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard

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History & significance

Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard is an Early Medieval inscribed stone now incorporated into the fabric of a churchyard wall in Conwy, Wales. The stone dates from the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of the inscribed monument tradition practised in Wales during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal. The stone was originally erected as a funerary or commemorative marker before being repurposed and built into the later churchyard wall, a common practice that has preserved such artefacts for posterity. Its incorporation into the wall structure demonstrates the continuity of religious significance at the site and the later community's respect for these Early Medieval monuments.

Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN085. View the official record →

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