Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan
Medieval · Cross base

St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan

Wales
Cadw SAM MM328
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross base
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan is a medieval stone cross base located within the churchyard at Cwmcarfan in Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and funerary monument typical of Welsh ecclesiastical sites, serving both religious and commemorative functions within the sacred space of the churchyard. The cross base survives as a substantial stone structure, reflecting the craftsmanship and religious devotion characteristic of medieval Welsh monumental masonry. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important testament to medieval religious practice and the material culture of Welsh parishes during the medieval period.

St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM328.

What period does St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan date from?

St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross base. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan?

St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan 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 MM328.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Catwg's Churchyard Cross, Cwmcarfan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton (8.1 km), Llangwm Mound & Bailey Castle (9.2 km), Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross (9.2 km).

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