Scheduled MonumentsWalesTrellech Cross Cross-Base
Medieval · Cross

Trellech Cross Cross-Base

Wales
Cadw SAM MM108
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Trellech Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument situated in the parish of Trellech in Monmouthshire, Wales. The surviving element consists of the base or plinth of a wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval Welsh landscape that typically served religious, commemorative, or ritual functions within the community. Dating to the medieval period, the monument reflects the importance of such crosses as focal points for religious observance and social gathering in rural Wales. The cross-base remains an important archaeological record of medieval material culture and the religious topography of the region, now protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw's stewardship.

Trellech Cross Cross-Base is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trellech Cross Cross-Base?

Trellech Cross-Base is a medieval stone monument situated in the parish of Trellech in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM108.

What period does Trellech Cross Cross-Base date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Trellech Cross Cross-Base?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trellech Cross Cross-Base?

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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