Railings to Churchyard Monuments, Ruthin, Denbighshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1152 / 53°6'54"N

Longitude: -3.3111 / 3°18'40"W

OS Eastings: 312340

OS Northings: 358357

OS Grid: SJ123583

Mapcode National: GBR 6S.7L6H

Mapcode Global: WH779.3YJQ

Plus Code: 9C5R4M8Q+3G

Entry Name: Railings to Churchyard Monuments

Listing Date: 30 December 2005

Last Amended: 30 December 2005

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 87344

ID on this website: 300087344

Location: The iron railings enclose the W part of the churchyard. At the N end, these join the SW corner of the porch, and at the S end, they join the Post Office.

County: Denbighshire

Town: Ruthin

Community: Ruthin (Rhuthun)

Community: Ruthin

Locality: St Peter's Churchyard

Built-Up Area: Ruthin

Traditional County: Denbighshire

Tagged with: Railing

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History

C18-C19, but probably contemporary with the restoration of the church by Penson, 1854-9. Shown on the first edition Ordnance Survey of 1874.

Exterior

Wrought iron railings on a dressed chamfered stone plinth. Plain railings with spear finials; the posts have shaped cast iron finials and are supported from the rear by brackets. Single gate towards N end in the same style.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as well-preserved wrought iron railings in a prominent position in the churchyard. Group value with the Church of St Peter and the main churchyard gates.

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Railings to Churchyard Monuments

A Grade II Listed Building in Ruthin, Denbighshire