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St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen is a medieval cross situated in the churchyard of St. Michael's Church in the parish of Machen, Caerphilly, Wales. The cross dates to the medieval period and served a religious and ritual function within the churchyard, as was typical of such monuments in Wales and the broader British Isles. The structure represents an important example of medieval ecclesiastical furniture and funerary practice, standing as a focal point for religious observance and commemoration within the sacred space of the church precinct. The cross remains designated as a scheduled monument under the Welsh heritage protection system, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance.
St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM305. View the official record →
St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM305.
St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen 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 MM305.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruperra Castle (1.9 km), Croes Carn Einion Roman Site (3.4 km), Pen-y-Lan Camp (4.4 km).
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