Upton Chapel Explained

Upton Chapel
Pushpin Map:Wales Pembrokeshire
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Map Caption:Location in Pembrokeshire
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.706°N -4.8663°W
Dedication:St Giles
Heritage Designation:Grade I

Upton Chapel, close by Upton Castle, near Cosheston, Pembrokeshire, is dedicated to Saint Giles and is a Grade I listed building. Dating from the 12th or 13th century, it consists of a small nave and chancel. Amongst the memorials in the chapel are the effigies of William Malefant (died in 1362) wearing chain mail and another of a female member of the Malefant family. There are several memorials to local families. There is a small piscina and a Jacobean pulpit. The masonry walls are from local rubble stone. The roofs are slated with tile ridges and there is a bellcote at the west end. The interior was restored in 1978 by the owner of the castle.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upton Chapel, Cosheston . www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk . British Listed Buildings . 15 October 2015 .