Scheduled MonumentsWalesCapel y Rug
Post Medieval/Modern · Chapel

Capel y Rug

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME089
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Capel y Rug is a post-medieval nonconformist chapel located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The chapel dates from the 18th century and represents the architectural tradition of Independent and dissenting religious worship that flourished in Wales during this period. Built in a modest vernacular style typical of rural Welsh chapels, it served the local community as a place of worship and remains an important example of the physical infrastructure of Welsh nonconformity. The building reflects the religious and social changes of post-medieval Wales, when chapel-building became a significant feature of the Welsh landscape as alternatives to the established Anglican church.

Capel y Rug is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Capel y Rug?

Capel y Rug is a post-medieval nonconformist chapel located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME089.

What period does Capel y Rug date from?

Capel y Rug dates from the post medieval/modern 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 y Rug?

Capel y Rug 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 ME089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Capel y Rug?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaen Llynor round cairn (7.4 km), Blaen-y-Cwm Inscribed Stone (Now in Llandrillo Church) (7.5 km), Craig yr Uchain (8.3 km).

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