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Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference DE159. Located in Ruthin, Wales, the gates and screen represent the skilled decorative ironworking tradition that flourished from the seventeenth century onwards, when such ornamental metalwork became increasingly common for defining and dignifying burial grounds. The monument stands above Permian sandstone and conglomerate bedrock, characteristic of the geology underlying much of North Wales and formed during the arid conditions of the Permian period some 290 million years ago.
The wrought iron gates and screen exemplify the craftsmanship of their era, displaying the intricate detailing and structural integrity required of such large-scale metalwork. These elements served both practical and aesthetic functions, controlling access to the churchyard whilst enhancing its visual distinction and the dignity of the burial ground. The protection afforded by Cadw recognition reflects the gates' importance as examples of decorative metalworking heritage and their contribution to Ruthin's ecclesiastical landscape.
Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE159. View the official record →
Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference DE159.
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.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & Screen stands on Permian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.