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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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sculptured Stone Cross in Church is a medieval stone cross located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE142. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents an example of the sculptured stone crosses that were erected as religious monuments within or near parish churches throughout Wales during the Middle Ages. Such monuments typically served ritual and commemorative functions within the Christian community, often marking sacred ground or commemorating significant individuals. The cross reflects the importance of stone carving traditions in medieval Welsh ecclesiastical contexts and contributes to the archaeological record of religious practice in the region during this period.

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 located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE142. 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 the UK.

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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