The 12th-century Capel Llugwy in Anglesey: How old is 'old'?

Capel Llugwy in Anglesey, Wales, dates back to the first half of the 12th century. Its original purpose is unknown, but it could have served as a memorial chapel, a chapel of ease in a large parish, or been connected to a local royal court. The oldest parts of the chapel hail from the first half of the 12th century, a time when many churches on Anglesey were built in stone. It was rebuilt in parts in the 14th century, with the upper parts of the walls dating from this time. Despite falling into disrepair, the walls remain with some internal render, and a 16th-century side chapel with a vault beneath also exists, used as a burial chamber for the Pierce Lloyd family. In 2024, Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government body responsible for the built heritage of Wales, announced they would rename the chapel to Capel Llugwy.

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