Scheduled MonumentsWalesHanmer Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Hanmer Churchyard Cross

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL098
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hanmer Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in the churchyard at Hanmer in Flintshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the ritual and funerary practices of the locality, serving functions both religious and ceremonial within the churchyard context. The cross represents a form of ecclesiastical monument common to Welsh parishes during the medieval era, where such structures often marked significant burial grounds and functioned as focal points for religious observance. The surviving remains and its positioning within the churchyard setting demonstrate its enduring role within the religious landscape of Hanmer parish.

Hanmer Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanmer Churchyard Cross?

Hanmer Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in the churchyard at Hanmer in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL098.

What period does Hanmer Churchyard Cross date from?

Hanmer 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 Hanmer Churchyard Cross?

Hanmer 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 FL098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanmer Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hanmer Moated Site (0.3 km), Mount Cop Castle Mound (2 km), Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond (2.6 km).

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