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Medieval · Chantry

The Chantry House

Wales
Cadw SAM GM490
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chantry
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Chantry House is a medieval chantry foundation located in Wales and registered with Cadw under SAM GM490. As a chantry establishment, it functioned as an endowed religious institution where priests performed masses for the souls of the deceased, reflecting the medieval practice of intercession through liturgical commemoration. The building represents the physical infrastructure of such devotional provision, serving both ritual and funerary purposes within its local community. Dating from the medieval period, the structure testifies to the importance of chantry foundations in Welsh religious life, though detailed architectural documentation and specific dating evidence for this particular site would require consultation of Cadw's official records and archaeological assessments.

The Chantry House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Chantry House?

The Chantry House is a medieval chantry foundation located in Wales and registered with Cadw under SAM GM490. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM490.

What period does The Chantry House date from?

The Chantry House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chantry. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Chantry House?

The Chantry House 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 GM490.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Chantry House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Dovecot (0.1 km), Llantwit Major Monastic Settlement (Site of) (0.1 km), Castle Ditches Camp (1.4 km).

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