Scheduled MonumentsWalesChurchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church
Medieval · Cross

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE188
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St Meugan's, Denbighshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and served a ritual and funerary function within the sacred space of the church precinct. The cross represents a typical example of the stone crosses that marked important focal points in Welsh churchyards, fulfilling both practical and spiritual purposes within the Christian landscape. The structure is listed under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register, recognising its historical significance as a surviving element of medieval religious infrastructure in the region.

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church?

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St Meugan's, Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE188.

What period does Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church date from?

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church?

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church 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 DE188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Henblas Moated Site (2.7 km), Moel y Plas Round Barrow (3.8 km), Craig Adwywynt Camp (3.8 km).

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