Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn
Medieval · Cross base

St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM323
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross base
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn is a medieval cross base located in the churchyard of St. Peter's Church in Bryngwyn, Powys. The monument comprises the substantial stone base of what was originally a complete medieval cross, representing the type of ceremonial and devotional cross that commonly occupied Welsh churchyards from the medieval period onwards. The base exemplifies the craftsmanship and religious significance of such monuments within the liturgical landscape of medieval Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important record of ecclesiastical practice and the physical expression of Christian devotion in the rural medieval Welsh church.

St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM323.

What period does St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn date from?

St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross base. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn?

St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn 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 MM323.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Peter's Churchyard Cross, Bryngwyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llancayo Camp (5.7 km), St. David's Churchyard Cross, Trostre (5.8 km), St. John's Churchyard Cross, Llandenny (5.9 km).

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