Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft
Early Medieval · Cross shaft

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft

Wales
Cadw SAM GM621
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross shaft
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft is an Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM621. The shaft represents an important example of Early Medieval stone carving tradition, a period when the commemoration of significant individuals through carved stone monuments became established practice across Wales and the wider Celtic regions. The monument displays characteristics typical of cross-shafts from this period, serving both religious and funerary functions within the ecclesiastical landscape. Its survival provides evidence for the continuity of Christian practice and monumental stone-working traditions in Early Medieval Wales.

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft?

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft is an Early Medieval carved stone monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM621. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM621.

What period does St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft date from?

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross shaft. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft?

St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft 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 GM621.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (3.9 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (4.3 km), Thurba Camp (4.4 km).

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