Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet
Medieval · Cross base

St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet

Wales
Cadw SAM MM325
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross base
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet is a medieval cross base surviving in the churchyard of the parish church in Monmouthshire. The monument comprises a stone base of medieval date, typical of the type of ecclesiastical crosses that stood in Welsh churchyards from the medieval period onwards, serving both ritual and funerary functions within the parish. Such crosses commonly marked the centre of the churchyard and acted as focal points for processions and communal gatherings. The site is recorded under Cadw's scheduling system as a protected ancient monument of regional historical importance to understanding medieval Welsh religious practice and churchyard usage.

St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM325. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM325.

What period does St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet date from?

St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet 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. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet?

St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet 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 MM325.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (0.6 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (1.2 km), Undy Churchyard Cross (1.5 km).

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