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Tower & Remains of Church and Monastic Settlement on Puffin Island is an Early Medieval monastic site situated off the coast of Anglesey in North Wales. The settlement comprises the remains of a church and associated monastic buildings, including a notable tower structure that survives as one of the more substantial elements of the site. The site dates to the Early Medieval period, representing an important example of monastic settlement in Wales during this era, when such communities played a central role in religious life and the preservation of learning. The remains demonstrate the typical layout of a small monastic establishment, with evidence of ecclesiastical and domestic structures arranged across the island setting.
Tower & Remains of Church and Monastic Settlement on Puffin Island is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN064. View the official record →
Tower & Remains of Church and Monastic Settlement on Puffin Island is an Early Medieval monastic site situated off the coast of Anglesey in North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN064.
Tower & Remains of Church and Monastic Settlement on Puffin Island dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a monastic settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tower & Remains of Church and Monastic Settlement on Puffin Island 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 AN064.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn (9.4 km), Cae'r Haidd Deserted Rural Settlement (9.5 km), Garreg Fawr Hut Groups, Ancient Fields and Cairns (9.5 km).
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