Caerfarchell
Caerfarchell (Welsh pronunciation: [kaɪrvɑːrxɛɬ]) is a small village in Pembrokeshire, Wales, 3 miles east of St Davids. It is in the community of St Davids.
| Caerfarchell | |
|---|---|
 Chapel at Caerfarchell | |
  Caerfarchell Location within Pembrokeshire | |
| OS grid reference | SM795270 |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
Description
Several houses are built around a small village green.
In 2001 the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority drew up a conservation statement with the help of villagers[1]
History
It is believed the village originated in the 14th or 15th centuries.[2] An early 19th century farm building opposite the chapel is Grade II-listed.[3]
Chapel
A Calvinist Methodist Chapel was built in 1763 and replaced by the current building in 1827. It is Grade II* listed.[4][5]
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References
- "Villages discuss conservation". Western Telegraph. 13 November 2001. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- "297 Waun Caerfarchell". Dyfed Archaeological Trust Website. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- Cadw. "Outbuilding to rear of Caerfarchell Farmhouse (Grade II) (12663)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- "Caerfarchell Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Caerfarchell". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- Cadw. "Capel Caerfarchell & Outbuilding to NE corner of Forecourt (Grade II*) (12664)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
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