Scheduled MonumentsWalesSix Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN182
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno is a collection of early medieval inscribed stones, likely dating from the fifth to seventh centuries, held within the church at Penmachno in Conwy. The stones represent examples of early Christian monumental practice in Wales, bearing inscriptions in Latin and occasionally Ogham script that commemorate individuals and serve as evidence of Christian burial practices during the post-Roman period. These stones are fragmentary in nature, typical of early medieval memorial markers, and their presence at St Tudclud's indicates the site's long continuity as a place of Christian worship and burial. The inscriptions and their associated findspot provide valuable archaeological and epigraphic evidence for understanding early Christian communities and settlement patterns in medieval North Wales.

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno?

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno is a collection of early medieval inscribed stones, likely dating from the fifth to seventh centuries, held within the church at Penmachno in Conwy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN182.

What period does Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno date from?

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno?

Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno 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 CN182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, Penmachno?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barn N of Pen-y-Bryn (0.4 km), Y Foel Cairns (1.1 km), Pont Rhyd-Llanfair (4.2 km).

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