Cadfan Stone

The Cadfan Stone is an early medieval stone monument in Tywyn, Wales, standing about 2.2 meters tall with inscriptions carved on all four sides. The monument is protected within St. Cadfan's Church and is maintained according to heritage conservation standards.

The stone was created between the 7th and 9th centuries and contains some of the earliest known Welsh language inscriptions. These early records show how people in the early medieval period used their language to record names and family connections.

The stone records the names of people like Tengr who married Adgan, as well as Bud and Marciau, showing how individuals and families were connected in medieval Welsh society. These names give visitors a direct sense of real people and their relationships from that distant time.

The monument is housed permanently within St. Cadfan's Church in Tywyn and can be viewed during the church's opening hours. Visitors should note that this is a protected heritage site and respectful behavior is expected.

Experts have carefully analyzed all four sides of the stone and discovered intricate inscription patterns that have helped scholars understand the development of early Welsh language better. This detailed study reveals the stone serves as a key source for understanding early language history.

Location: Gwynedd

GPS coordinates: 52.58800,-4.08530

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07