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Trellech Cross Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument located in Monmouthshire, Wales, consisting of the base structure that once supported a standing cross. The cross-base belongs to the medieval period and is situated within the village of Trellech, an area of historical significance in southeast Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents the religious and ritual function of wayside crosses that were characteristic of medieval Welsh communities, serving purposes ranging from devotional markers to focal points for gathering and worship. The surviving base testifies to the craftsmanship and durability of medieval stone masonry, though the upper portion of the cross itself has not survived to the present day.
Trellech Cross Cross-Base is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM108. View the official record →
Trellech Cross Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument located in Monmouthshire, Wales, consisting of the base structure that once supported a standing cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM108.
Trellech Cross Cross-Base dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Trellech Cross Cross-Base 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 MM108.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (7.7 km), The Giant's Cave, Piercefield (8.2 km), Lancaut deserted village (8.5 km).
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