Scheduled MonumentsWalesCriccin Cross
Medieval · Cross shaft

Criccin Cross

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL102
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross shaft
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Criccin Cross is a medieval cross shaft located in Flintshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that served religious, ritual, and funerary functions within Welsh Christian communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM FL102), it preserves evidence of medieval religious practice and monumental stone working traditions. The cross shaft survives as a physical testament to the continuity of Christian devotional culture in the Welsh landscape during the medieval centuries.

Criccin Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Criccin Cross?

Criccin Cross is a medieval cross shaft located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL102.

What period does Criccin Cross date from?

Criccin Cross dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross shaft. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Criccin Cross?

Criccin 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 FL102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Criccin Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bont Newydd Cave (6.6 km), Cefn Cave (6.9 km), Pysgodlan Moated Site (7.8 km).

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