Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Bride's Major Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM GM174
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Bride's Church in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands as an example of the churchyard crosses that served both ritual and funerary functions within Welsh ecclesiastical communities. The cross represents the religious and ceremonial importance of such structures within medieval parish churches, where they would have functioned as focal points for worship and burial-related observances. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it forms part of the significant medieval religious heritage of the Vale of Glamorgan.

St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross?

St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Bride's Church in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM174.

What period does St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross date from?

St Bride's Major 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 St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross?

St Bride's Major 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 GM174.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Bach Camps (3.5 km), Cwm Nash Defended Enclosure (4.8 km), Tithe Barn, Dovecot & Remains of Other Buildings (5 km).

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