Scheduled MonumentsWalesCroes Antoni
Early Medieval · Cross

Croes Antoni

Wales
Cadw SAM GM333
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croes Antoni is a Early Medieval stone cross located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM333. The cross dates from the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of the religious and funerary monuments that characterised Welsh Christian communities during this era. Such crosses typically served ritual and commemorative functions within their local ecclesiastical landscapes, often marking significant burial sites or places of religious devotion. The monument preserves evidence of Early Medieval stone-working traditions and contributes to our understanding of Christian practice and material culture in medieval Wales.

Croes Antoni is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croes Antoni?

Croes Antoni is a Early Medieval stone cross located in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM333. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM333.

What period does Croes Antoni date from?

Croes Antoni 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 Croes Antoni?

Croes Antoni 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 GM333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croes Antoni?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Bach Camps (3.7 km), Cwm Nash Defended Enclosure (5 km), Tithe Barn, Dovecot & Remains of Other Buildings (5.2 km).

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