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St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry is a medieval cross standing in the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Wales. The monument is protected by Cadw, the Welsh heritage organisation, under reference MM331. Like many parish crosses of its type, it would have served both practical and spiritual functions within the medieval community, marking a focal point for gatherings and religious observance within the churchyard.
The cross is situated upon bedrock composed of Upper Devonian sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded strata formed during the Late Devonian period. This relatively stable geological foundation has supported the monument through centuries of Welsh weather. The surrounding churchyard setting, typical of medieval parishes, preserves the monument within its original ecclesiastical landscape.
Medieval churchyard crosses such as this were commonly erected between the 12th and 16th centuries, often marking the heart of the parish church precinct. Though specific details of this example's construction and original form have been lost to time, its survival and official protection acknowledge its significance as a physical remnant of medieval religious life and community practice in Wales.
St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM331. View the official record →
St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM331.
St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry 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 MM331.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm (7.3 km), Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel (7.6 km), Royal Naval Propellant Factory Guided Weapons Scheme Static Firing Bay (7.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry stands on Upper Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.