Scheduled MonumentsWalesCapel Isaf Cemetery
Medieval · Cemetery

Capel Isaf Cemetery

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM387
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cemetery
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Capel Isaf Cemetery is a medieval burial ground located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM387. The cemetery is associated with the chapel of Capel Isaf and reflects the religious and funerary practices of medieval Welsh communities. As a medieval burial site, it represents an important local focus for Christian worship and commemoration, typical of the dispersed ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Carmarthenshire. The cemetery preserves evidence of the settlement patterns and spiritual life of the region during the medieval period.

Capel Isaf Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Capel Isaf Cemetery?

Capel Isaf Cemetery is a medieval burial ground located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM387. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM387.

What period does Capel Isaf Cemetery date from?

Capel Isaf Cemetery dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cemetery. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Capel Isaf Cemetery?

Capel Isaf 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 CM387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Capel Isaf Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gron-Gaer (6.6 km), Llanelen Chapel Site (7.3 km), Cil Ifor Promontory Fort (8.4 km).

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