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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Tregaer

Wales
Cadw SAM MM320
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, Tregaer is a medieval stone cross situated within the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Tregaer, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of churchyard funerary and ritual sculpture, reflecting the religious and commemorative practices of its time. The cross would have served functions including marking sacred space, facilitating processions, and commemorating the dead within the burial ground. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM MM320), it remains an important surviving example of medieval Welsh churchyard monumental culture.

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Tregaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM320.

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

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

St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Tregaer 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 MM320.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Govan's Churchyard Cross, Llangovan (6.2 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (6.2 km), St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny (6.3 km).

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