Scheduled MonumentsWalesSlebech Old Church
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 parish church located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the historic landscape of the Slebech estate. The church dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of religious architecture from this era in southwest Wales. The structure reflects the typical characteristics of medieval Welsh parish churches, serving as both a place of worship and a focal point for the local community. The site holds archaeological significance as a monument of the established church in medieval Pembrokeshire and remains an important record of religious practice and settlement patterns in the region during the medieval period.

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 parish church located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated within the historic landscape of the Slebech estate. 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 Britain.

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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