Scheduled MonumentsWalesKilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM104
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Kilgwrrwg in Wales, recorded under the Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation MM104. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of religious and funerary monument characteristic of Welsh churchyards, serving both ritual and commemorative functions within the Christian community. As a standing cross, it would have functioned as a focus for worship and procession within the sacred space of the churchyard, and potentially marked significant burial locations or served as a waymarker for pilgrims and worshippers approaching the church.

Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross?

Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Kilgwrrwg in Wales, recorded under the Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation MM104. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM104.

What period does Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross date from?

Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross dates from the 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 Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross?

Kilgwrrwg 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 MM104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Round Barrow (8.5 km), Crick Moated Site (8.6 km), Crick Medieval House (8.6 km).

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