Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound
Post Medieval/Modern · Church

St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD085
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's Church at Llandyfriog is a post-medieval religious structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated upon or near a castle mound of earlier origin. The church represents the ecclesiastical focus of the settlement, functioning as both a place of worship and burial ground characteristic of Welsh parish churches from the early modern period onwards. The underlying castle mound indicates earlier medieval occupation and fortification of the site, suggesting continuity of settlement and defensive significance across successive periods. The monument is recorded within the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CD085, reflecting its protected status as a site of historical importance.

St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound?

St Mary's Church at Llandyfriog is a post-medieval religious structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated upon or near a castle mound of earlier origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD085.

What period does St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound date from?

St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound?

St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound 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 CD085.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan (4.2 km), Pont Henllan Pillbox (4.3 km), Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox (6.5 km).

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