Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn
Medieval · Chapel

St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM280
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn is a medieval chapel located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dedicated to Saint Teilo, an important figure in early Welsh Christianity. The building dates to the medieval period and served the local community as a place of worship, ritual observance, and burial. The church retains physical characteristics typical of medieval Welsh ecclesiastical architecture, reflecting its role within the broader network of religious establishments that served the Tywi valley region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important witness to medieval Christian practice and settlement patterns in Carmarthenshire.

St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn?

St Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn is a medieval chapel located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dedicated to Saint Teilo, an important figure in early Welsh Christianity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM280.

What period does St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn date from?

St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn 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.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn?

St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn 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 CM280.

What other scheduled monuments are near St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (1.4 km), Hillslope Enclosure at Laugharne Park Holiday Village (1.9 km), Laugharne Castle (2.4 km).

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