Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangyfelach Cross-Base
Early Medieval · Cross

Llangyfelach Cross-Base

Wales
Cadw SAM GM299
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangyfelach Cross-Base is an Early Medieval stone monument located in Swansea, Wales, and represents an important example of early Christian religious practice in the region. The surviving element consists of the base or socket stone of a cross, carved from stone and positioned within the churchyard at Llangyfelach. Dating to the Early Medieval period, the monument reflects the spread of Christianity and the establishment of religious communities across Wales during the post-Roman centuries. The cross-base serves as material evidence of the ritual and commemorative functions of such monuments within Early Medieval Welsh ecclesiastical and funerary contexts.

Llangyfelach Cross-Base is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangyfelach Cross-Base?

Llangyfelach Cross-Base is an Early Medieval stone monument located in Swansea, Wales, and represents an important example of early Christian religious practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM299.

What period does Llangyfelach Cross-Base date from?

Llangyfelach Cross-Base 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Llangyfelach Cross-Base?

Llangyfelach Cross-Base 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 GM299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangyfelach Cross-Base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Rock Copper Works (4.7 km), Foxhole River Staithes (5.1 km), Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (5.8 km).

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