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

The Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN090
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Inscribed Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Veracius Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone formerly located at Tudweiliog in the Dwyfor area and now in Conwy. Dating to the Early Medieval period, it bears an inscription in Latin characters that attests to religious and commemorative practices of early Christian Wales. The stone functioned as a funerary or ritual monument, serving to mark and commemorate an individual within the Christian community. Its inscription provides valuable evidence for the spread of Christian culture and the use of written Latin in Wales during the post-Roman period.

The Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

The Veracius Stone is an Early Medieval inscribed stone formerly located at Tudweiliog in the Dwyfor area and now in Conwy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN090.

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

The Veracius 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 Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)?

The Veracius 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 CN090.

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

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

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