Scheduled MonumentsWalesGlasbury Old Church
Medieval · Church

Glasbury Old Church

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR350
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glasbury Old Church is a medieval parish church situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of religious architecture in the region. The church occupies an important position within the local ecclesiastical landscape and served the spiritual and funerary needs of the surrounding community throughout its period of use. Its surviving fabric and layout reflect the religious and ritual practices characteristic of medieval Welsh parishes.

Glasbury Old Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR350. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glasbury Old Church?

Glasbury Old Church is a medieval parish church situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR350.

What period does Glasbury Old Church date from?

Glasbury Old Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glasbury Old Church?

Glasbury Old Church 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 BR350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glasbury Old Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Bychan platform cairn (7.2 km), Tredustan Castle Mound (7.4 km), Trefecca Castle Mound (7.4 km).

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