Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed
Medieval · Cross

St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed

Wales
Cadw SAM MM312
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St. Bridget's Church in Powys, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and funerary cross commonly erected in Welsh churchyards, serving both liturgical and commemorative functions within the sacred landscape of the parish. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone structure, typical of medieval Welsh churchyard monuments, and contributes to the archaeological and historical record of religious practice and funerary customs in medieval Wales.

St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM312. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM312.

What period does St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed date from?

St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed 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 St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed?

St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed 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 MM312.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Bridget's Churchyard Cross, Llansantffraed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Yard Castle Mound (3.1 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (3.3 km), Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base (4.2 km).

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