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Merthyr Mawr Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Merthyr Mawr in Glamorgan, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a testament to the religious and funerary practices of its time, serving functions both ritual and commemorative within the sacred space of the churchyard. The cross exhibits the characteristic form typical of Welsh medieval churchyard crosses, though its specific architectural details reflect the local stone-working traditions of the region. This monument remains an important example of medieval religious material culture in South Wales and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system.
Merthyr Mawr Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM226. View the official record →
Merthyr Mawr Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Merthyr Mawr in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM226.
Merthyr Mawr Churchyard Cross dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Merthyr Mawr 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 GM226.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyle Round Barrow (5.9 km), Cwm Bach Camps (6.2 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (6.6 km).
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