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 is a Early Medieval carved stone cross located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM207. The monument dates to the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of the Christian funerary and ritual monuments that characterised Welsh religious practice during this era. Associated with the nearby grave slab, the cross forms part of a broader tradition of stone monuments erected to mark significant burial sites and to serve commemorative and devotional functions within early Welsh Christian communities. The cross's survival provides archaeological evidence for the material culture of Early Medieval Wales and the continuity of Christian practice in the region during the centuries following the Roman withdrawal from Britain.

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 is a Early Medieval carved stone cross located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM207. 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 Britain.

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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