Scheduled MonumentsWalesAberllynfi chapel
Medieval · Chapel

Aberllynfi chapel

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR351
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aberllynfi chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Breconshire, Wales, serving as a place of worship and burial within the local community. The chapel dates to the medieval period and survives as a physical testament to the religious life of the region during this era. As a small chapel building, it reflects the pattern of rural ecclesiastical provision characteristic of medieval Wales, where such structures served parochial and funerary functions for their surrounding populations. The site remains of archaeological and historical interest as a record of medieval settlement patterns and religious organisation in Breconshire.

Aberllynfi chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR351. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberllynfi chapel?

Aberllynfi chapel is a medieval religious structure located in Breconshire, Wales, serving as a place of worship and burial within the local community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR351.

What period does Aberllynfi chapel date from?

Aberllynfi chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberllynfi chapel?

Aberllynfi chapel 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 BR351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberllynfi chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penywyrlod Chambered Tomb (6.8 km), Trefecca Fawr Garden Earthworks (6.9 km), Cefn Barn Ringwork (7.1 km).

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