Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Margaret's Chapel
Medieval · Church

St Margaret's Chapel

Wales
Cadw SAM GM362
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Margaret's Chapel is a medieval parish church located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM362. The building dates from the medieval period, with architectural features and structural evidence consistent with construction and use across several centuries of the Middle Ages. As a parish church, it served as the principal place of worship and ritual for its local community, functioning as a centre for religious observance, pastoral care, and burial. The chapel preserves evidence of its medieval ecclesiastical function through its physical fabric, which reflects the typical layout and construction practices of Welsh medieval religious buildings.

St Margaret's Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Margaret's Chapel?

St Margaret's Chapel is a medieval parish church located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM362. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM362.

What period does St Margaret's Chapel date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting St Margaret's Chapel?

St Margaret'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 GM362.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crymlyn Bog Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (1.8 km), Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (2.4 km), Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (3 km).

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