Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenmaen Burrows Church
Medieval · Church

Penmaen Burrows Church

Wales
Cadw SAM GM130
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmaen Burrows Church is a medieval church located within the Penmaen Burrows site in Gower, Wales. The church dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of religious settlement within the coastal dune landscape of the Gower Peninsula. The site demonstrates the presence of Christian worship and community activity in this area during the medieval centuries, contributing to understanding of ecclesiastical organisation and settlement patterns across Wales. The church is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw protection framework, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to the medieval religious heritage of the region.

Penmaen Burrows Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmaen Burrows Church?

Penmaen Burrows Church is a medieval church located within the Penmaen Burrows site in Gower, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM130.

What period does Penmaen Burrows Church date from?

Penmaen Burrows 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 Penmaen Burrows Church?

Penmaen Burrows 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 GM130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmaen Burrows Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (0 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (0.3 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (3.7 km).

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