Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Hilary's Chapel
Medieval · Tower

St Hilary's Chapel

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE005
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Hilary's Chapel is a medieval chapel tower located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period. The structure represents a distinctive form of religious architecture typical of rural Wales, functioning as both a place of worship and a defensive or domestic structure characteristic of the region's ecclesiastical buildings. The chapel survives as a substantial stone tower, reflecting the building practices and architectural conventions of medieval Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site preserves evidence of the medieval settlement patterns and religious life of the Denbighshire area.

St Hilary's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Hilary's Chapel?

St Hilary's Chapel is a medieval chapel tower located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE005.

What period does St Hilary's Chapel date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting St Hilary's Chapel?

St Hilary'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 DE005.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Medieval Town (North - Eastern Corner) (0.1 km), Earl of Leicester's Church (0.1 km), Denbigh Town Walls (0.1 km).

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