Scheduled MonumentsWalesMedieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage
Medieval · Chapel

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME249
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage is a chapel of medieval date located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME249. The site represents an example of small-scale religious provision in the medieval Welsh landscape, serving functions of worship, ritual observance, and burial for a local community. The structure's precise dating and original architectural form remain subjects of archaeological study, though its medieval period of use is established through its designation and archaeological record. The chapel's location in the upland terrain of Meirionnydd reflects the dispersed pattern of ecclesiastical settlement characteristic of medieval Wales.

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage?

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage is a chapel of medieval date located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME249. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME249.

What period does Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage date from?

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage 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 Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage?

Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage 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 ME249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval Ecclesiastical Structure SE of Ty'n y Coed Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey (7.3 km), Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey (7.3 km), Mynydd Egryn Ring Cairn (7.5 km).

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