Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin
Medieval · Chapel

St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE240
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin is a medieval chapel located in the parish of Gwytherin in Denbighshire, North Wales, dedicated to the local saint Gwenfrewi (Winefride). The chapel dates from the medieval period and served as a place of worship and pilgrimage associated with the veneration of Saint Gwenfrewi, whose cult was significant in the region. The structure represents a small rural chapel typical of medieval Welsh ecclesiastical provision, reflecting both religious observance and the continuation of early Christian traditions in the locality. The site remains an important element of the medieval religious landscape of Denbighshire and continues to be recognized as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection.

St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE240. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE240.

What period does St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin date from?

St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin dates from the 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. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin?

St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin 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 DE240.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, Gwytherin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant y Foel long hut (6 km), Moel Rhiwlug Cist Cairn (6.2 km), Maen Sertan Boundary Stone (7 km).

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