Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard
Early Medieval · Cross

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE235
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two early medieval stone crosses located within the churchyard at Morvil in Pembrokeshire. The crosses represent significant examples of early Christian funerary and ritual monuments, dating to the early medieval period when such carved stone crosses served as markers of Christian burial sites and focal points for religious observance in Wales. These monuments reflect the material culture of early Christianity in south-west Wales and the Dyfed region during the period following the establishment of the Christian faith in post-Roman Britain. The crosses remain in situ within the churchyard, where they continue to demonstrate the long continuity of Christian practice and burial tradition at this location.

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard?

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two early medieval stone crosses located within the churchyard at Morvil in Pembrokeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE235.

What period does Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard date from?

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard dates from the early 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 Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard?

Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard 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 PE235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Early Christian Crosses in Morvil Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Velindre Pillar-Cross (4.9 km), Defended Enclosure 240m W of Velindre (5 km), Hill Slope Enclosure, 400m WNW of Parc Robert (5.4 km).

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