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 is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Llansantffraed in Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and served a ritual and funerary function within the ecclesiastical landscape, as was typical of churchyard crosses throughout Wales during this era. Such crosses commonly marked sacred space, functioned as focal points for outdoor worship and processions, and were associated with burial grounds. The cross forms part of the important medieval religious heritage of the Llansantffraed church site.

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 Britain.

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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