Scheduled MonumentsWalesMitchel Troy Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM111
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Mitchel Troy in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ecclesiastical cross commonly found in Welsh churchyards, serving functions both as a ritual focus and as a marker within the burial ground. The cross stands as evidence of the religious and funerary practices of medieval Wales, when such monuments were integral to the sacred geography of parish churches. Its presence in the churchyard reflects the importance of the church site in the medieval settlement pattern of the locality.

Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross?

Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Mitchel Troy in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM111.

What period does Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross date from?

Mitchel Troy 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 Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross?

Mitchel Troy 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 MM111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel (8.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The Fields (8.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield House (9.2 km).

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