Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Justinian's Chapel
Early Medieval · Chapel

St Justinian's Chapel

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE014
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 Justinian's Chapel is a small Early Medieval chapel situated on the remote island of Ramsey, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, traditionally associated with the sixth-century saint Justinian. The surviving structure, which represents a modest stone-built chapel of early Christian Wales, reflects the religious significance of the site as a place of pilgrimage and monastic activity during the medieval period, though the precise dating of the existing remains requires archaeological interpretation within the broader context of early Christian settlement patterns in West Wales.

St Justinian's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE014. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is St Justinian's Chapel?

St Justinian's Chapel is a small Early Medieval chapel situated on the remote island of Ramsey, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, traditionally associated with the sixth-century saint Justinian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE014.

What period does St Justinian's Chapel date from?

St Justinian'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 Justinian's Chapel?

St Justinian'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 PE014.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Heinif (0.6 km), Clegyr-Boia Camp (1.4 km), Lower Tregennis Burial Chamber (1.8 km).

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