Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanelen Chapel Site
Medieval · Chapel

Llanelen Chapel Site

Wales
Cadw SAM GM376
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanelen Chapel Site is a medieval chapel located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM376. The site represents an important example of early medieval religious settlement and worship in the Welsh landscape, serving as both a place of ritual observance and a burial ground for the local community. While specific archaeological details regarding its precise dating and physical remains require reference to the official Cadw records, the site reflects the pattern of small rural chapels established across Wales during the medieval period to serve dispersed populations in their spiritual and funerary needs.

Llanelen Chapel Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanelen Chapel Site?

Llanelen Chapel Site is a medieval chapel located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM376. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM376.

What period does Llanelen Chapel Site date from?

Llanelen Chapel Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llanelen Chapel Site?

Llanelen Chapel Site 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 GM376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanelen Chapel Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (5.8 km), Penrice Ringwork (5.8 km), Norton Camp (6.9 km).

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