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, associated with a chapel site of medieval date. The cemetery represents a typical parochial burial ground of the medieval period, reflecting the established practice of interment adjacent to a place of Christian worship. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Welsh heritage protection scheme, recognising its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in the region. The cemetery preserves remains of burials and associated earthworks characteristic of Welsh medieval funerary sites.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Capel Isaf Cemetery?

Capel Isaf Cemetery is a medieval burial ground located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, associated with a chapel site of medieval date. 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 Britain.

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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