Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern
Medieval · Cross base

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern

Wales
Cadw SAM MM324
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross base
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern is a medieval cross base situated within the churchyard at Llanwern in Wales. The monument comprises the substantial stone base or shaft of a churchyard cross, a common feature of medieval Welsh religious sites serving both liturgical and communal functions. Dating to the medieval period, the cross represents the religious and ritual importance of the parish church and its surrounding burial ground. The survival of the base demonstrates the historical continuity of Christian worship and burial practice at this location, with the monument forming part of the broader ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Wales.

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM324.

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

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

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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern 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 MM324.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood (1.7 km), Bishton Castle (2.2 km), St Julian's Wood Camp (3.3 km).

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