Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton
Medieval · Cross

St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton

Wales
Cadw SAM MM330
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St. Thomas a Becket Church in Monmouthshire, Wales. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its erection remains uncertain from available records. It represents the type of churchyard cross commonly erected in parish churches throughout Wales and the English border regions, serving functions both devotional and practical within the sacred space of the burial ground. The monument survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the importance of the cross as a focal point within parochial communities.

St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM330.

What period does St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton date from?

St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton?

St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton 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 MM330.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. Thomas a Becket's Churchyard Cross, Wolvesnewton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanvaches Castle (8 km), Talgarth settlement earthworks (8.4 km), Royal Naval Propellant Factory Caerwent Nitro-glycerine Hill (8.8 km).

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