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St Donat's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Donat's Church near Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The cross dates from the medieval period and serves as a testament to the religious and ritual practices of medieval Welsh communities, functioning as a focal point for worship and funerary observances within the churchyard. Constructed from stone in the characteristic style of medieval Welsh crosses, the monument reflects the craftsmanship and architectural traditions of its era. The cross remains an important example of medieval ecclesiastical stonework and contributes to understanding the liturgical landscape of medieval Wales.
St Donat's Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM361. View the official record →
St Donat's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Donat's Church near Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM361.
St Donat's Churchyard Cross dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
St Donat's Churchyard Cross 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 GM361.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tresilian Bay Anti-invasion Defences (1.6 km), Nash Point Camp (1.9 km), Castle Ditches Camp (2.7 km).
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