Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross in St Mary's Churchyard
Medieval · Cross

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard

Wales
Cadw SAM GM224
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM224. The monument dates to the medieval period and originally served functions connected to religious observance, ritual practice, and funerary rites within the churchyard setting. As a churchyard cross, it would have functioned as a focal point for outdoor devotions and processions typical of medieval parish life. The cross represents an important category of religious monument that became widespread across Wales and England during the medieval centuries.

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Mary's Churchyard?

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM224. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM224.

What period does Cross in St Mary's Churchyard date from?

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard dates from the 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 Cross in St Mary's Churchyard?

Cross in St Mary's Churchyard 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 GM224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in St Mary's Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw (8.3 km), Domen Fawr Round Barrows (8.7 km), Croes Heol y Splott Round Barrow (8.8 km).

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