Scheduled MonumentsWalesCorwen Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Corwen Churchyard Cross

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME052
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corwen Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross situated within the churchyard at Corwen in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument belongs to the tradition of churchyard crosses that served religious and ceremonial functions within Welsh parishes during the medieval period. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone shaft, characteristic of such funerary and ritual monuments that marked sacred space within church precincts. Though the exact dating remains uncertain, the archaeological and architectural evidence suggests a medieval construction, with the monument forming part of the broader corpus of Welsh churchyard crosses that remain significant indicators of medieval religious practice and community identity.

Corwen Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME052. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corwen Churchyard Cross?

Corwen Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross situated within the churchyard at Corwen in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME052.

What period does Corwen Churchyard Cross date from?

Corwen Churchyard Cross 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 Corwen Churchyard Cross?

Corwen Churchyard 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 ME052.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corwen Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gwern Wynodl Hafod (8.6 km), Cader Bronwen Round Barrow (8.7 km), Platform Settlement by Clochnant E of Cadwst (8.8 km).

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