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Post Medieval/Modern · Gate

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE159
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Gate
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a Post Medieval and Modern wrought iron structure of religious and funerary significance located in Ruthin, Denbighshire. The gates and screen form part of the churchyard enclosure, representing skilled ironwork characteristic of their period. As a registered ancient monument, the structure demonstrates the craftsmanship and aesthetic standards applied to church entrances and boundaries during the later Post Medieval and Modern eras. The gates and screen continue to serve their original function as demarcation and access points to the churchyard.

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen?

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a Post Medieval and Modern wrought iron structure of religious and funerary significance located in Ruthin, Denbighshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE159.

What period does Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen date from?

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a gate. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen?

Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen 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 DE159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas-newydd Romano-British temple cropmark (2.9 km), Pen-y-Gaer Camp (3.9 km), Craig Adwywynt Camp (3.9 km).

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