Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangar Old Church
Medieval · Church

Llangar Old Church

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME093
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangar Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Meirionnydd, north Wales, that dates from the fifteenth century. The structure demonstrates characteristic features of late medieval Welsh ecclesiastical architecture, with a simple rectangular plan comprising a nave and chancel. The church remained in use until the nineteenth century, when a new parish church was constructed nearby, after which Llangar Old Church fell into disuse and ruin. The site retains considerable historical and archaeological importance as a well-preserved example of a modest rural medieval church and its associated churchyard, which continues to yield information about medieval and post-medieval burial practices in Wales.

Llangar Old Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangar Old Church?

Llangar Old Church is a medieval parish church located in Meirionnydd, north Wales, that dates from the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME093.

What period does Llangar Old Church date from?

Llangar Old Church 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 Llangar Old Church?

Llangar 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 ME093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangar Old Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn E of Ffridd Camen (8.1 km), Carnedd y Ci Barrow (8.5 km), Cwm Tywyll House Platforms (8.7 km).

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