Scheduled MonumentsWalesWrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen
Post Medieval/Modern · Gate

Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE158
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Gate
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The structure comprises decorative wrought ironwork that encloses or demarcates the churchyard, representing the craftsmanship and aesthetic conventions of its period. Such ecclesiastical metalwork typically served both functional and symbolic purposes, defining sacred space whilst demonstrating the community's investment in the church's physical setting. The gates and screen remain significant evidence of post-medieval metalworking traditions in Wales and the importance placed upon the formal definition of churchyard boundaries during this period.

Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen?

Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen is a post-medieval and modern monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE158.

What period does Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wrexham Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates and Screen?

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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