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 cross base located in the churchyard of St. Catwg's Church in the Vale of Glamorgan. The monument comprises a stone base that would have originally supported a cross shaft, serving the ritual and funerary functions typical of medieval churchyard crosses in Wales. Dating to the medieval period, the cross represents the religious significance of the site and its role as a focal point within the Christian community. The cross base remains an important element of the material culture associated with St. Catwg's Church, contributing to the archaeological and historical record of medieval religious practice in the region.

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 the UK.

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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