Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett
Medieval · Cross

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett

Wales
Cadw SAM MM315
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett is a medieval stone cross that stands in the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in the parish of Portskewett, Monmouthshire, Wales. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents an example of the churchyard crosses that served both ritual and ceremonial functions within Welsh parish communities. The monument is situated within the ecclesiastical landscape of the village and remains in situ as evidence of medieval religious practice and church-centered community life.

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM315.

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

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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett 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 MM315.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harold's House (site of) (0.1 km), Sudbrook Camp and Sudbrook Chapel (1.1 km), Enclosure revealed by Aerial Photography (1.8 km).

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