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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield

Wales
Cadw SAM MM311
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 in Marshfield is a medieval cross base of stone construction, located within the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in this South Wales settlement. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and funerary monument commonly found in Welsh churchyards, serving functions connected to religious observance and community gathering. The cross base survives as a substantial stone structure, though the upper shaft and head are no longer present. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it remains an important testimony to medieval religious practice and churchyard use in the Vale of Glamorgan.

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM311.

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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield 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. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield?

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield 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 MM311.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wentloog Castle (1.4 km), Druidstone Standing Stone (2.2 km), Pen-y-Lan Camp (2.3 km).

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