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Latitude: 51.6856 / 51°41'8"N
Longitude: -3.2671 / 3°16'1"W
OS Eastings: 312497
OS Northings: 199297
OS Grid: ST124992
Mapcode National: GBR HT.52WH
Mapcode Global: VH6D6.BW4P
Entry Name: Capel Gwladys
Scheduled Date: 14 May 1966
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 1424
Cadw Legacy ID: GM309
Schedule Class: Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Category: Chapel
Period: Early Medieval
County: Caerphilly (Caerffili)
Community: Gelligaer
Traditional County: Glamorgan
The monument comprises the remains of a medieval chapel located on the open moorland of Gelligaer Common. Rectangular foundations measuring approx. 12m x 5.75m are set in a sub-rectangular churchyard enclosure. The visible foundations have been recently restored and a cross has been placed on the site of the altar.
There is a reference to the site in the 12th century Life of St Gwynllyw (Chapter 8) in a context which implies that is was already of some antiquity at that date.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of the organization and practice of medieval Christianity. The site forms an important element within the wider medieval landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, layout, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.
Source: Cadw
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