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Carew Cross is a decorated stone cross dating to the Early Medieval period, likely erected between the tenth and twelfth centuries, located in the parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument stands as a testament to Christian religious practice in medieval Wales and displays the characteristic interlace and geometric patterning typical of Welsh crosses from this era. The shaft and head remain substantially intact, though the cross has sustained weathering over the centuries. As a religious and funerary monument, Carew Cross served both ritual and commemorative functions within the local Christian community, marking a significant point of religious observance and potentially associated with burial practices in the surrounding area.
Carew Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE009. View the official record →
Carew Cross is a decorated stone cross dating to the Early Medieval period, likely erected between the tenth and twelfth centuries, located in the parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE009.
Carew Cross dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Carew Cross 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 PE009.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorbier Dovecot (6.1 km), Manorbier Castle (6.2 km), King's Quoit Burial Chamber (6.5 km).
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