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 situated in the churchyard at Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and served as a focus for religious and ritual activity within the churchyard, consistent with the function of such crosses as gathering points for processions, burials, and community observance. The cross represents the type of monumental religious architecture that was characteristic of Welsh churchyards from the medieval period onwards, marking sacred space and reinforcing the spiritual significance of the burial ground. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important testimony to medieval Welsh religious practice and material culture.

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 situated in the churchyard at Raglan, 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 Britain.

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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