Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)
Early Medieval · Inscribed Stone

The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN089
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Senacus Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone formerly located in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor, and now in Conwy, Wales. The stone bears an inscription in Latin commemorating an individual named Senacus and dates to the Early Medieval period, reflecting the Christian funerary practices and literacy conventions of post-Roman Wales. Such inscribed stones served as permanent markers of burial sites and memorials to the deceased, often placed within or near ecclesiastical communities. The monument is recorded under Cadw's scheduling system as a nationally important archaeological site (SAM CN089) and contributes to understanding the material culture and religious landscape of early medieval Wales.

The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)?

The Senacus Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone formerly located in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor, and now in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN089.

What period does The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) date from?

The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a inscribed stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)?

The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) 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 CN089.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) (0 km), Capel Anelog (2 km), Castell Odo (2.5 km).

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