Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarly Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach
Early Medieval · Cross

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR432
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach's Church, Llanfrynach is a stone cross of Early Medieval date located within the churchyard at Llanfrynach in Breconshire, Wales. The monument represents an important survival of Early Medieval Christian religious practice in the region and testifies to the significance of the site as a place of worship during this formative period of Welsh Christianity. The cross stands as physical evidence of the ritual and commemorative functions that such monuments served in Early Medieval ecclesiastical contexts. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, the cross remains a key archaeological indicator of early Christian activity in Breconshire.

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR432. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach?

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach's Church, Llanfrynach is a stone cross of Early Medieval date located within the churchyard at Llanfrynach in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR432.

What period does Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach date from?

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach 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 Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach?

Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach 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 BR432.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tump Wood Camp (5.7 km), Tor y Foel Deserted Rural Settlement (7.5 km), Abercynafon Neolithic Site (8.5 km).

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