Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne
Medieval · Chapel

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne

Wales
Cadw SAM GM363
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne is a medieval chapel located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The structure dates from the medieval period and served religious, ritual and funerary functions for the local community. Built as a stone chapel, it represents the type of small religious foundation typical of medieval Welsh parishes, reflecting the Christianisation of the Welsh landscape during the medieval centuries. The chapel's survival as a standing structure provides evidence of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns in its locality.

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne?

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne is a medieval chapel located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM363.

What period does St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne date from?

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne?

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne 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 GM363.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dan-y-Lan Camp (5 km), Pen-y-Gaer (6 km), Gron-Gaer (6.1 km).

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