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

St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor

Wales
Cadw SAM MM314
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 Crosses, Magor is a medieval cross base located within the churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Magor, Monmouthshire, Wales. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the type of monumental cross that would have served ritual and funerary functions within the church precinct. The cross base survives as evidence of medieval religious practice and the commemorative traditions associated with churchyard spaces in Wales during the later medieval centuries. Such crosses typically marked significant locations within the churchyard or served as focal points for processional and burial-related ceremonies.

St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM314.

What period does St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor date from?

St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor 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 Crosses, Magor?

St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor 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 MM314.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval Building adjoining Magor Churchyard (0 km), Undy Churchyard Cross (1.5 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (1.5 km).

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