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Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili

Wales
Cadw SAM GM414
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in the parish of Rhossili, Gower, Swansea. The site comprises fragmentary structural remains including those of a church and associated medieval building, reflecting occupation and religious activity during the medieval period. The remains are substantially ruined but retain archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and ecclesiastical provision in the Gower peninsula during the later medieval centuries. The site is now protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw.

Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili?

The Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in the parish of Rhossili, Gower, Swansea. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM414.

What period does Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili date from?

Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili?

Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili 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 GM414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Medieval Building & Church at Rhossili?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (0.6 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (1 km), Thurba Camp (1.4 km).

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