Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangan Celtic Cross
Early Medieval · Cross

Llangan Celtic Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM GM211
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Llangan Celtic Cross is an Early Medieval stone cross located in the parish of Llangan in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents the tradition of freestanding Celtic crosses that characterised Christian communities across Wales and the broader Celtic world during this era. The cross served religious, ritual, and funerary functions within the early Christian landscape, likely marking a place of worship or commemorating the deceased. The site is protected under Cadw's scheduling system with the monument record reference GM211.

Llangan Celtic Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangan Celtic Cross?

Llangan Celtic Cross is an Early Medieval stone cross located in the parish of Llangan in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM211.

What period does Llangan Celtic Cross date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llangan Celtic Cross?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangan Celtic Cross?

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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