Scheduled MonumentsWalesBettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base
Medieval · Cross

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base

Wales
Cadw SAM MM122
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument located in the churchyard at Bettws Newydd in Wales. The structure comprises the base or socket stone of a churchyard cross, a common feature of medieval Welsh parishes that served both religious and commemorative functions. Dating to the medieval period, the cross-base represents the remains of what would have originally been a substantial stone monument, likely erected between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Such crosses were typically focal points within churchyards, used for gatherings, processions, and as markers of sacred space within the burial ground.

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base?

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument located in the churchyard at Bettws Newydd in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM122.

What period does Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base date from?

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base?

Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base 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 MM122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. David's Churchyard Cross, Trostre (1.5 km), Llancayo Camp (2.7 km), Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman (4.9 km).

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