Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash
Medieval · Chapel

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash

Wales
Cadw SAM MM175
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash is a medieval chapel located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site represents the physical remains of a religious structure associated with the veneration of Saint Curig, a figure in the Welsh ecclesiastical tradition. The chapel dates to the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction and use requires careful archaeological interpretation. The surviving remains reflect the modest scale typical of rural Welsh chapels of this era, which served both devotional and community functions within their local landscape.

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash?

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash is a medieval chapel located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM175.

What period does St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash date from?

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash dates from the 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 Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash?

St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash 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 MM175.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Curig's Chapel (Remains of), Cats Ash?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (2.9 km), Bishton Castle (3.4 km), St Julian's Wood Camp (3.5 km).

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