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Early Medieval · Sundial

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN062
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Sundial
Broad class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard is a sundial located within the churchyard of Clynnog Fawr in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CN062. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of ecclesiastical timekeeping provision associated with the church. Such sundials served practical functions in regulating monastic and parochial activities before the widespread availability of mechanical clocks. The survival of this feature within the churchyard demonstrates the longstanding relationship between temporal measurement and religious life in medieval Welsh communities.

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard?

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard is a sundial located within the churchyard of Clynnog Fawr in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CN062. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN062.

What period does Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard date from?

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a sundial. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard?

Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard 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 CN062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sundial in Clynnog Fawr Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyddyn Mawr, standing stone to SSW of (5.5 km), Part of Inscribed Stone Built into Wall of Churchyard (5.6 km), Tre'r Ceiri Camp (6.5 km).

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