Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM123
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard at Llangattock Nigh Usk in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of churchyard cross that served both liturgical and funerary functions within parochial communities. Such crosses typically marked focal points for outdoor worship and processions, whilst also commemorating the dead within the burial ground. The cross survives as a significant example of medieval religious infrastructure in the region, recorded and protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw.

Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM123. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross?

Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard at Llangattock Nigh Usk in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM123.

What period does Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross date from?

Llangattock Nigh Usk 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 Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross?

Llangattock Nigh Usk 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 MM123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangattock Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 180m North of Ty-Canol (2.7 km), St Mary's Yard Castle Mound (3.3 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (4.5 km).

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