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Medieval · Church

Ruins of St Baglan's Church

Wales
Cadw SAM GM428
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Ruins of St Baglan's Church is a medieval religious structure located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's records. The site represents the physical remains of a place of worship that served ritual and funerary functions within its local community during the medieval period. The church fabric reflects typical medieval Welsh ecclesiastical architecture and construction practices, though its current ruined state limits detailed architectural analysis. As a scheduled monument, the site preserves evidence of medieval religious life and burial practices in Wales, contributing to understanding of the medieval Welsh church and its role in the social and spiritual landscape.

Ruins of St Baglan's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruins of St Baglan's Church?

The Ruins of St Baglan's Church is a medieval religious structure located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's records. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM428.

What period does Ruins of St Baglan's Church date from?

Ruins of St Baglan's 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 Ruins of St Baglan's Church?

Ruins of St Baglan's 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 GM428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruins of St Baglan's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ergyd Isaf Round Barrows (5.5 km), Ergyd Uchaf Round Barrow (6.3 km), Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam (6.6 km).

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