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
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Meugan's Church is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard at St Meugan's in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument serves as evidence of the ritual and religious practices associated with medieval Welsh parish churches, where such crosses functioned as focal points for worship and community gathering within consecrated ground. The cross dates to the medieval period, reflecting the longstanding tradition of erecting stone crosses in churchyard settings throughout Wales. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw protection, the structure remains an important archaeological witness to the religious material culture and funerary practices of medieval Welsh communities.

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 within the churchyard at St Meugan's in 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 the UK.

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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