Scheduled MonumentsWalesCourt Herbert Cross & Grave Slab
Early Medieval · Cross

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab

Wales
Cadw SAM GM207
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab is an Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Wales, comprising a cross and associated grave slab. The monument dates to the Early Medieval period and represents the tradition of monumental stone carving associated with Christian burial practices and religious observance in Wales. The cross and slab together constitute an important example of the funerary and ritual monuments that characterised Early Medieval Welsh religious communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw, it remains a significant archaeological record of this period's religious expression and commemorative practices.

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab?

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab is an Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Wales, comprising a cross and associated grave slab. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM207.

What period does Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab date from?

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab dates from the early 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 Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab?

Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab 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 GM207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (4.2 km), Craig Ty-Isaf Camp (4.5 km), Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer (4.7 km).

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