Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlancarfan Monastery (Site of)
Early Medieval · Monastery

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of)

Wales
Cadw SAM GM075
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Monastery
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) is a monastery of Early Medieval date located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The site is traditionally associated with Saint Cadafael (Cadfan), a sixth-century saint, though the precise chronology of the monastery's foundation and development remains uncertain. The monastery would have served as a centre of Christian worship, learning, and burial for the local community during the Early Medieval period. The physical remains of the site are now fragmentary, reflecting both the antiquity of the foundation and the effects of post-medieval land use, though the location retains historical significance as a key ecclesiastical site in medieval Wales.

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM075. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llancarfan Monastery (Site of)?

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) is a monastery of Early Medieval date located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM075.

What period does Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) date from?

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a monastery. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llancarfan Monastery (Site of)?

Llancarfan Monastery (Site of) 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 GM075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llancarfan Monastery (Site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Orchard Manor House (3 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (3.3 km), Early Cement Works, Aberthaw (4.1 km).

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