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Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument protected by Cadw as a Grade II listed structure. Located in Wrexham, Wales, the gates and screen represent fine craftsmanship in decorative ironwork characteristic of their period. The monument stands on ground underlain by Warwickshire Group bedrock, Early Permian sediments comprising siltstone and sandstone interspersed with mudstone, geology typical of the North Wales borderland region.
The wrought iron work displays the ornamental traditions of ecclesiastical metalwork, with the gates and screen forming a cohesive decorative ensemble at the churchyard entrance. Such metalwork serves both functional and symbolic purposes, marking the boundary between secular and sacred space while demonstrating the metalsmith's skill in forging and assembly techniques. The ironwork would have been fabricated and installed to suit the specific architectural requirements of the church setting.
The gates and screen remain significant as examples of post-medieval metalworking practice in Wales. Wrexham's position as a substantial medieval town ensured continued investment in its principal church, reflected in the quality of later additions including this decorative ironwork. The monument's survival and formal protection acknowledge its historical and craft value within the broader heritage landscape of the county.
Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE158. View the official record →
Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument protected by Cadw as a Grade II listed structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE158.
Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a gate. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen 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 DE158.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section extending from Pentre-Clawdd to Wynnstay Park (6.6 km), Eyton Old Hall Moat (6.6 km), Gardden Camp (6.6 km).
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Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone.