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Penallt Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross that stands within the churchyard at Penallt in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the type of carved stone cross commonly erected in Welsh churchyards, serving religious, ritual and funerary functions within the parish community. The cross is constructed in stone and retains features characteristic of medieval Welsh churchyard monuments, though like many such crosses, it has been subject to weathering and alteration over centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important testament to medieval religious practice and the material culture of worship in Wales.
Penallt Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM146. View the official record →
Penallt Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross that stands within the churchyard at Penallt in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM146.
Penallt 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.
Penallt 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 MM146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The Fields (7.9 km), Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield House (8.4 km).
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