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Medieval Cross in Churchyard

Wales
Cadw SAM GM210
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval Cross in Churchyard is a stone cross located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference SAM GM210. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of religious and funerary stonework typical of Welsh churchyards during this era. Such crosses served multifaceted functions within medieval Christian communities, including ritual and commemorative purposes, and often marked burial grounds or served as focal points for devotional practice. The physical form and construction of the cross reflect the craftsmanship and religious conventions of its medieval period, contributing to our understanding of material culture and religious expression in medieval Wales.

Medieval Cross in Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval Cross in Churchyard?

Medieval Cross in Churchyard is a stone cross located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference SAM GM210. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM210.

What period does Medieval Cross in Churchyard date from?

Medieval Cross in Churchyard 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 Medieval Cross in Churchyard?

Medieval Cross in Churchyard 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 GM210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval Cross in Churchyard?

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 (9.1 km), The Chantry House (9.2 km).

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