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Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard

Wales
Cadw SAM GM237
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard is a medieval religious site located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The church represents an important example of a medieval parish church, with its origins and development reflecting the religious and social structures of medieval Wales. The surviving remains include the church structure and associated churchyard, which preserve evidence of the site's long use as a place of worship and burial. The monument's designation recognises its archaeological and historical significance as a key element of the medieval ecclesiastical landscape in the region.

Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard?

Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard is a medieval religious site located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM237.

What period does Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard date from?

Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard 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 Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard?

Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard 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 GM237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Llangewydd Church & Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ogmore Stepping Stones (4 km), Ogmore Castle (4 km), Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down (4.4 km).

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