Scheduled MonumentsWalesRaglan Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Raglan Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM100
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Raglan Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Raglan in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and serves as an example of the churchyard crosses that functioned as focal points for religious ritual and community gathering within parish churches. The cross would have held significance for both religious observance and funerary practices associated with the burial ground. Like many surviving medieval churchyard crosses, it represents an important element of the sacred landscape that characterised Welsh parish churches during the medieval and early modern periods.

Raglan Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Raglan Churchyard Cross?

Raglan Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Raglan in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM100.

What period does Raglan Churchyard Cross date from?

Raglan 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Raglan Churchyard Cross?

Raglan 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 MM100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raglan Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great House Camp (4.7 km), Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman (5.4 km), Ringwork NE of New House (6.6 km).

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