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Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM224). The cross dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of religious and ritual stonework associated with Christian worship and burial practices. As a churchyard cross, it would have served ceremonial functions within the ecclesiastical community and formed part of the sacred landscape surrounding the church. The monument reflects the significance of stone crosses in medieval Welsh religious life and their role as focal points for Christian observance and commemoration within parish communities.
Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM224. View the official record →
Cross in St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM224). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM224.
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 Britain.
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.
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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