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Medieval · Cross

Sculptured Stone Cross in Church

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE142
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Sculptured Stone Cross in Church is a medieval stone cross of likely twelfth-century date, located within a parish church in Pembrokeshire. The monument represents the tradition of carved stone crosses that served religious and commemorative functions in medieval Wales, reflecting both Christian devotion and the artistic practices of the period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it survives as evidence of the ecclesiastical heritage of Pembrokeshire and demonstrates the craftsmanship applied to religious monuments during the medieval era.

Sculptured Stone Cross in Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sculptured Stone Cross in Church?

Sculptured Stone Cross in Church is a medieval stone cross of likely twelfth-century date, located within a parish church in Pembrokeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE142.

What period does Sculptured Stone Cross in Church date from?

Sculptured Stone Cross in 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 Sculptured Stone Cross in Church?

Sculptured Stone Cross in 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 PE142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sculptured Stone Cross in Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range (0.8 km), Whitewell (2.3 km), The Old Palace, Lydstep (3.2 km).

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