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Medieval · Church

Site of St Merin's Church

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN171
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of St Merin's Church is a medieval religious site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The church represents an important example of early medieval ecclesiastical settlement in North Wales, with evidence suggesting occupation and religious use spanning the medieval period. The site comprises the physical remains of a church structure and its associated burial ground, reflecting its function as a place of worship and Christian ritual practice. The archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding the patterns of medieval religious settlement and land use in the Conwy valley region during the medieval centuries.

Site of St Merin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of St Merin's Church?

Site of St Merin's Church is a medieval religious site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN171.

What period does Site of St Merin's Church date from?

Site of St Merin's Church 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 Site of St Merin's Church?

Site of St Merin's Church 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 CN171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of St Merin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Odo (3.3 km), Capel Anelog (4.4 km), Hut Circle Settlement North-West of Mount Pleasant (4.5 km).

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