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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn is a medieval parish church situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dedicated to Saint Teilo, an important early medieval Welsh saint. The church fabric reflects medieval construction practices and contains architectural features typical of Welsh parish churches of the medieval period. The site holds significance as a place of Christian worship and community ritual spanning several centuries, with the church serving both liturgical and funerary functions for the local population. The building remains an important example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture within the Carmarthenshire landscape and continues to reflect the enduring religious importance of sites dedicated to early Welsh saints.

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 parish church situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dedicated to Saint Teilo, an important early medieval Welsh saint. 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 Britain.

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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