Scheduled MonumentsWalesCapel Dewi, Llwynhendy
Medieval · Chapel

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM324
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy is a medieval chapel located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM324. The chapel dates to the medieval period and served as a place of worship and ritual observance for the local community. The surviving structure reflects the modest scale typical of rural Welsh chapels of its era, with physical remains that contribute to understanding medieval religious provision in the region. The site holds significance as evidence of organised ecclesiastical activity and funerary practice in medieval Carmarthenshire.

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy?

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy is a medieval chapel located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM324. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM324.

What period does Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy date from?

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy 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 Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy?

Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy 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 CM324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Capel Dewi, Llwynhendy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tooth Cave, Llethrid (8.8 km), Cat Hole Cave (9.7 km), Parc le Breos Limekiln and Quarries (9.8 km).

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