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Llangan Celtic Cross is an early medieval stone cross located in the parish of Llangan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The monument dates from the early medieval period, a time when such carved crosses served important religious, ritual, and funerary functions within Welsh Christian communities. The cross represents the material culture of early medieval Wales and contributes to the archaeological record of Christian practice during the post-Roman period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM GM211), it remains a significant testimony to the Christianisation of Wales and the artistic traditions of its early medieval peoples.
Llangan Celtic Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM211. View the official record →
Llangan Celtic Cross is an early medieval stone cross located in the parish of Llangan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM211.
Llangan Celtic Cross 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.
Llangan Celtic 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 GM211.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Castle (8.8 km), St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar (9.2 km), The Chantry House (9.2 km).
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