Scheduled MonumentsWalesCross on Croes Lwyd Farm
Early Medieval · Cross

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM MM156
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm is an early medieval stone cross located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MM156. The cross dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of Christian monument practice in Wales during this era. Such crosses served religious and ritual functions within early medieval Welsh communities, often marking significant locations or serving commemorative purposes. The monument survives as a standing stone cross, evidencing the material culture and Christian devotional practices of early medieval Wales.

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm?

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm is an early medieval stone cross located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MM156. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM156.

What period does Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm date from?

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm?

Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm 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 MM156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman (4.5 km), Usk Castle (Unoccupied Parts) (6.3 km), Ringwork NE of New House (6.3 km).

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