Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN089
Name
The Senacus Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Aberdaron
Easting
217329
Northing
326374
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Inscribed Stone
Period
Early Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
A water-worn boulder 0.89 m high, 0.38 m wide at the base and about 120 mm thick. A Latin inscription in six horizontal lines reads: SENACVS/PRSB/HIC IACIT/CVM MULTITV/DNEM/FRATRVM (SENACUS/PRIEST/LIES HERE/WITH MANY BRETHEREN) and probably dates to the late fifth century or early sixth century. Lower down the stone is another line inscribed PRES?BI, assumed to mean 'Presbiter' (PRIEST). This last line is thought to be a later addition. The inscription is well preserved and, with the exception of the last line, is clearly visible.
Found near the farm now called Gors beneath Mynydd Anelog in the 18th century along with the Veracius Stone (CN090). It now resides inside St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of early medieval inscribed stones and ecclesiastical life. Only the stone is scheduled.