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Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel

Wales
Cadw SAM GM158
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel is a medieval religious site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (GM158) by Cadw. The site comprises the physical remains of a chapel associated with a holy well, both typical features of Welsh medieval devotional practice that served local communities for spiritual and healing purposes. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the exact century of construction remains uncertain from available archaeological evidence. Holy wells and their attendant chapels remained significant pilgrimage destinations and places of Christian worship throughout the medieval era and beyond, reflecting the enduring importance of water-based sacred sites in Welsh religious tradition.

Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel?

Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel is a medieval religious site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (GM158) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM158.

What period does Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel date from?

Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel 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 Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel?

Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel 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 GM158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishopston Valley Camp (2.3 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (2.4 km), Penmaen Burrows Church (2.5 km).

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