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Cross in Tythegston Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Tythegston in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of the religious and ritual crosses that were common features of Welsh churchyards during the Middle Ages. The cross would have served important ceremonial and funerary functions within the Christian community, marking a focal point for worship and commemoration within the sacred space of the churchyard. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important testimony to medieval religious practice and material culture in South Wales.
Cross in Tythegston Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM214. View the official record →
Cross in Tythegston Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Tythegston in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM214.
Cross in Tythegston 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 Tythegston 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 GM214.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ogmore Stepping Stones (3 km), Ogmore Castle (3 km), Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down (3.8 km).
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