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 church located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM362. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a modest example of Welsh ecclesiastical architecture of its time. As a religious and ritual site, the chapel served the spiritual needs of its local community and functioned as a place of Christian worship and burial. The building's surviving fabric reflects the construction methods and architectural traditions characteristic of medieval Welsh chapel buildings, though specific details of its architectural features and phases of development are best understood through consultation of specialist archaeological and architectural surveys.

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 church located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under 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 the UK.

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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