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
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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne is a medieval chapel located in Glamorgan, Wales, which survives as a scheduled ancient monument. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an example of a small rural chapel serving a local community for religious and funerary purposes. The chapel demonstrates the typical characteristics of medieval Welsh religious architecture of its era, though detailed architectural evidence regarding specific construction phases and structural features remains limited in the accessible scholarly record. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval religious provision in the Glamorgan landscape.

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 Glamorgan, Wales, which survives 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 Britain.

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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