Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs
Medieval · Church

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM144
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The church contains Norman grave-slabs of archaeological significance, indicating occupation and use during the Norman period and suggesting the site's importance as a burial ground for the local community during the medieval era. The structure and its associated funerary monuments reflect the religious and ritual functions that such parish churches served throughout the medieval period, providing evidence of ecclesiastical organisation and social hierarchy in the locality.

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs?

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church is a medieval parish church located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM144.

What period does Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs date from?

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs?

Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs 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 CM144.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanfihangel Abercowin Old Parish Church & Norman Grave-Slabs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (1.7 km), Hillslope Enclosure at Laugharne Park Holiday Village (2.2 km), Laugharne Castle (2.6 km).

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