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Medieval · Church

Slebech Old Church

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE275
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Slebech Old Church is a medieval church situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating primarily to the medieval period. The building represents a significant example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in the region, serving as both a place of worship and a focus for burial and ritual practice within the local community. The church's physical remains testify to its construction and use during the medieval centuries, though like many rural Welsh churches it has undergone modifications and changes across subsequent periods. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Slebech Old Church remains an important archaeological and historical record of medieval religious life in Pembrokeshire.

Slebech Old Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slebech Old Church?

Slebech Old Church is a medieval church situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating primarily to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE275.

What period does Slebech Old Church date from?

Slebech Old 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 Slebech Old Church?

Slebech Old 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 PE275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slebech Old Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Landshipping House Garden Remains (3.1 km), Garden Earthworks at Coedcanlas Farm (5.8 km), Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay (7.1 km).

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