Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist
Medieval · Cross

St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist

Wales
Cadw SAM MM306
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St. Faith's Church in the parish of Llanfoist, Monmouthshire, Wales. The cross dates to the medieval period and serves as a significant example of churchyard religious monuments characteristic of Welsh parishes, functioning as a focal point for ritual and funerary practices within the consecrated ground. The monument is designated by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM306, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of medieval Welsh religious life and monumental practices. Such crosses typically marked significant spaces within churchyards and may have served multiple functions including marking burial areas, serving as gathering points for religious processions, or functioning as preaching crosses within the parish community.

St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM306.

What period does St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist date from?

St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist 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. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist?

St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist 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 MM306.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover (4.9 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (5.4 km), Capel Newydd, Blaenavon (site of) (5.8 km).

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