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Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church)

Wales
Cadw SAM GM227
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Penarth Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross that now stands within St Augustine's Church in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. The monument dates to the medieval period and belongs to the tradition of churchyard crosses that served ritual, religious and funerary functions within Welsh ecclesiastical communities. The cross has been moved from its original churchyard location into the church interior, a common preservation measure undertaken by heritage authorities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM GM227), it represents an important surviving example of medieval religious sculpture in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church)?

Penarth Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross that now stands within St Augustine's Church in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM227.

What period does Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) date from?

Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) 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 Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church)?

Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) 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 GM227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cogan Deserted Medieval Village (2.7 km), Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common (3.9 km), Anti-aircraft and Coastal Battery West of Lavernock Point (4.4 km).

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