Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Barruch's Chapel
Early Medieval · Chapel

St Barruch's Chapel

Wales
Cadw SAM GM120
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St Barruch's Chapel is an Early Medieval chapel located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM120. The structure dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of early Christian ecclesiastical architecture in Wales, reflecting the religious practices and settlement patterns of the post-Roman period. The chapel served functions encompassing religious observance, ritual activity, and funerary use, consistent with the multifaceted role of such chapels within early medieval Welsh communities. Its survival as a physical monument provides archaeological evidence for the Christianisation of the Glamorgan region and the establishment of religious sites during this formative period of Welsh history.

St Barruch's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Barruch's Chapel?

St Barruch's Chapel is an Early Medieval chapel located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM120. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM120.

What period does St Barruch's Chapel date from?

St Barruch's Chapel dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Barruch's Chapel?

St Barruch's Chapel 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 GM120.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Barruch's Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock (1.4 km), Barry Castle (1.9 km), Knap Roman Site (2 km).

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