Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar
Early Medieval · Pillar

St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar

Wales
Cadw SAM GM625
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Pillar
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Illtud's Church is a site in Wales containing Early Medieval religious monuments including a church, cross, cross shafts, and pillar, designated by Cadw as SAM GM625. The monuments at this location reflect the significance of St. Illtud, an important early Christian figure in Wales whose cult was established in the Early Medieval period. The cross and cross shafts represent examples of Early Medieval stone carving traditions associated with Christian worship and commemoration in Wales, whilst the pillar likely served ritual or funerary functions within the sacred landscape of the site. These monuments collectively demonstrate the continuity and development of Christian practice in Wales from the Early Medieval period onwards.

St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM625.

What period does St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar date from?

St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a pillar. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar?

St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar 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 GM625.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Illtud's Church, Early Medieval Cross, Cross Shafts and Pillar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Dovecot (0.1 km), Llantwit Major Monastic Settlement (Site of) (0.1 km), Castle Ditches Camp (1.4 km).

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