Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN090
Name
The Veracius Stone (formerly in Tudweiliog, Dwyfor)
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Aberdaron
Easting
217331
Northing
326375
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 0.92 m high, 0.29 m wide at the base, and about 220 mm thick. A Latin inscription in four horizontal lines reads: VERACIVS/PBR/HIC/IACIT (VERACIUS/PRIEST/LIES/HERE) and probably dates to the late fifth century or early sixth century. The lettering is exceptionally well preserved.
Found near the farm now called Gors beneath Mynydd Anelog in the 18th century along with the Senacus Stone (CN089). 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.