Scheduled MonumentsWalesCapel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery
Early Medieval · Chapel

Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN120
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Capel Eithin is a site of an early medieval chapel and cemetery located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the early medieval period. The site represents an important example of early Christian religious settlement in Wales, reflecting the establishment of Christian worship and burial practices in the post-Roman period. The chapel itself, though now ruined or extant only in fragmentary form, would have served as a focal point for local Christian community and monastic activity. The associated cemetery demonstrates the significance of the site as a burial ground, indicating its role as a major religious and ritual centre within the broader ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Anglesey.

Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery?

Capel Eithin is a site of an early medieval chapel and cemetery located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN120.

What period does Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery date from?

Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery dates from the early 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 Eithin (site of) and Cemetery?

Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery 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 AN120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Capel Eithin (site of) and Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Parish Church, Llanidan (5.8 km), Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber (6 km), Castell Bryngwyn Prehistoric Enclosure (6.1 km).

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