Scheduled MonumentsWalesGrosmont Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Grosmont Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM147
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grosmont Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Grosmont in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and served a religious and ritual function within the burial ground, typical of crosses that marked sacred space and facilitated devotional practices within medieval Welsh churchyards. The cross exemplifies the funerary monuments that were common features of Welsh parish churches during the medieval era, standing as evidence of ecclesiastical organisation and community religious life. Its preservation within the churchyard reflects the continuity of religious use at the site across centuries.

Grosmont Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM147. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grosmont Churchyard Cross?

Grosmont Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Grosmont in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM147.

What period does Grosmont Churchyard Cross date from?

Grosmont 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 Grosmont Churchyard Cross?

Grosmont 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 MM147.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grosmont Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grosmont Castle (0.2 km), Iron Age farmstead enclosure on Garway Hill (3.8 km), Goytre Wood Castle Mound (5.2 km).

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