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Strata Florida Churchyard Cross is an Early Medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of Strata Florida Abbey in Ceredigion, Wales. The cross dates to the Early Medieval period and represents an important example of the religious and funerary monuments that characterised Welsh ecclesiastical sites during this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it reflects the longstanding Christian presence at Strata Florida, a site of considerable spiritual and cultural significance in medieval Wales. The cross functioned as both a religious and ritual monument, serving the burial and commemorative practices of the monastic and lay communities associated with this important Welsh ecclesiastical foundation.
Strata Florida Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD060. View the official record →
Strata Florida Churchyard Cross is an Early Medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of Strata Florida Abbey in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD060.
Strata Florida Churchyard Cross dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Strata Florida Churchyard Cross 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 CD060.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fflur Round Cairn Cemetery (3.5 km), Garn Gron Round Cairn Cemetery (4.7 km), Y Garn Round Cairn (5.3 km).
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