Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover
Medieval · Cross

St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover

Wales
Cadw SAM MM307
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover is a medieval churchyard cross located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St. Bartholomew's Church, serving as a focus for religious and communal ritual activity typical of such crosses in Welsh parishes. The cross exemplifies the funerary and devotional monuments that were erected in churchyards from the later medieval period onwards, functioning as a gathering point for parishioners and marking the sacred space of the burial ground. The structure survives as a testament to medieval religious practice in the Llanover parish and remains under the protection of Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument.

St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM307.

What period does St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover date from?

St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover 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 St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover?

St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover 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 MM307.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well (4.7 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (5.4 km), Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base (5.7 km).

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