Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny
Medieval · Cross base

St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny

Wales
Cadw SAM MM322
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. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny is a medieval cross base located within the churchyard at Llandenny in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and funerary marker common in Welsh churchyards, serving both religious and communal functions within the parish. The cross base itself survives as a substantial stone structure, typical of crosses erected during the later medieval period, though the upper shaft and head have not been preserved. Such crosses functioned as focal points for devotional practice and as markers of sacred space within the churchyard, reflecting the significance of this site to the local community from the medieval period onwards.

St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM322.

What period does St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny date from?

St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross base. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny?

St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny 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 MM322.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed-Cwnwr Moated Site (4.5 km), Gaer Fawr hillfort (5.8 km), Kilgwrrwg Churchyard Cross (7.2 km).

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