Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwmyoy Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM142
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Cwmyoy in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and funerary monument common in Welsh churchyards, though specific details regarding its precise dating and original form require reference to the Cadw record. The cross would have served functions within the religious and funeral practices of the medieval community, standing as a focal point within the sacred space of the churchyard. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important example of Wales's medieval religious heritage.

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross?

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Cwmyoy in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM142.

What period does Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross date from?

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross?

Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross 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 MM142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwmyoy Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound (3.4 km), Mynydd Pen-y-fal round cairns (6 km), Remains of St Michael's Chapel and Skirrid Fawr Defended Enclosure (6.1 km).

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