Scheduled MonumentsWalesChapel at Penrhyn Old Hall
Post Medieval/Modern · Chapel

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN074
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

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall is a post-medieval chapel located in Conwy, Wales, forming part of the historic Penrhyn Old Hall complex. The chapel dates from the post-medieval period and represents the religious and domestic arrangements of a substantial Welsh gentry residence. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it survives as evidence of the chapel accommodation typically maintained within major Welsh households of its era, serving the spiritual needs of the household and its dependents. The structure reflects the enduring importance of private religious spaces within the domestic architecture of post-medieval Wales.

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall?

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall is a post-medieval chapel located in Conwy, Wales, forming part of the historic Penrhyn Old Hall complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN074.

What period does Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall date from?

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall 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 Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall?

Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall 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 CN074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chapel at Penrhyn Old Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Euryn Camp (2.4 km), Bryniau Tower (3.3 km), Deganwy Castle (4.1 km).

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