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 chapel located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the landscape of the former commote of Talgarth. The structure represents a modest example of medieval religious architecture in the Welsh uplands, dating to the medieval period. The chapel served the spiritual needs of the local community and functioned as a site of worship and likely burial. The site is now recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of medieval ecclesiastical provision in rural Wales.

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 chapel located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the landscape of the former commote of Talgarth. 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 Britain.

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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