Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn
Medieval · Cross

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM326
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn is a medieval cross located within the churchyard of the parish church in this Welsh settlement. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of ritual and funerary cross that would have served religious and communal functions within the churchyard setting. As a Cadw-scheduled ancient monument, the cross reflects the importance of such structures in medieval Welsh religious life, where they often marked significant burial grounds or served as focal points for devotional practice and funerary ritual.

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM326.

What period does St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn date from?

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn?

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn 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 MM326.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Yard Castle Mound (1.8 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (2.1 km), Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base (2.9 km).

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