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Medieval · Cross

Derwen Cross

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE162
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Derwen Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE162. The monument belongs to the category of religious and ritual crosses typical of medieval Wales, serving functions connected to Christian observance, assembly, and possibly funerary practices. The cross survives as a standing stone monument, representing the type of wayside or community cross that would have been established during the medieval period in the region. Such crosses served as focal points for local religious life and community gathering in the Welsh medieval landscape.

Derwen Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Derwen Cross?

Derwen Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Denbighshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference DE162. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE162.

What period does Derwen Cross date from?

Derwen 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 Derwen Cross?

Derwen 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 DE162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Derwen Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel Fodig Camp (5.7 km), Caer Drewen Camp (6.6 km), Capel y Rug (6.8 km).

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