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Cross in Llandaff Cathedral is an Early Medieval stone cross of significant historical and religious importance situated within the cathedral precinct at Llandaff, Cardiff. The monument dates from the early medieval period and represents the tradition of free-standing crosses that characterised Celtic Christian practice in Wales. Such crosses served ritual, processional, and funerary functions within the sacred landscape of the cathedral and its surrounding community. The cross survives as an important physical testimony to the religious life of medieval Llandaff and the broader tradition of monumental Christian expression in Early Medieval Wales.
Cross in Llandaff Cathedral is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM115. View the official record →
Cross in Llandaff Cathedral is an Early Medieval stone cross of significant historical and religious importance situated within the cathedral precinct at Llandaff, Cardiff. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM115.
Cross in Llandaff Cathedral 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.
Cross in Llandaff Cathedral 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 GM115.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One (5.8 km), Cwm George Camp (5.9 km), Tyn y Coed Earthwork (6.1 km).
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