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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Barruch's Chapel is an early medieval chapel located in Glamorgan, Wales, and represents an important example of early Christian religious provision in the region. The structure dates to the early medieval period and reflects the small-scale, often simple architectural character typical of early Welsh chapels serving local communities and potentially serving funerary functions. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, indicating its recognised historical and archaeological significance. Like many early medieval Welsh chapels, St Barruch's represents the Christianisation of Wales and the establishment of local religious centres that may have served multiple functions including worship, burial, and ritual purposes within their communities.

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, and represents an important example of early Christian religious provision in the region. 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 the UK.

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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