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Early Medieval · Cross

Penmon Cross

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN063
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmon Cross is a standing cross of Early Medieval date located on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. The monument forms part of the Penmon ecclesiastical site, which includes a church and other religious structures of early Christian significance. The cross itself is a stone monument typical of Early Medieval Welsh religious practice, serving functions both ritual and commemorative within the monastic or church community. As recorded in the Cadw schedule (SAM AN063), it represents an important surviving example of early stone cross tradition in Wales, evidence of Christian settlement and devotional practice during the early medieval period.

Penmon Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmon Cross?

Penmon Cross is a standing cross of Early Medieval date located on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN063.

What period does Penmon Cross date from?

Penmon Cross dates from the early 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 Penmon Cross?

Penmon 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 AN063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmon Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement Above Ffridd Ddu (9.6 km), Hut Circle Settlement on Caer Mynydd (9.7 km), Cras, ring cairn to N of (9.8 km).

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