Scheduled MonumentsWalesUndy Churchyard Cross
Medieval · Cross

Undy Churchyard Cross

Wales
Cadw SAM MM126
Period
Medieval
Site type
Cross
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Undy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Undy in Monmouthshire, Wales. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and ritual practices characteristic of Welsh churchyards during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served ceremonial and processional functions within the church precinct, and their presence indicates the ecclesiastical importance of the settlement. The monument is recorded in the Cadw heritage register as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance for understanding medieval Welsh religious culture.

Undy Churchyard Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Undy Churchyard Cross?

Undy Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Undy in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM126.

What period does Undy Churchyard Cross date from?

Undy Churchyard Cross 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 Undy Churchyard Cross?

Undy 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 MM126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Undy Churchyard Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (0.5 km), Relict Seawall alongside Collister Pill Reen (0.8 km), Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (1 km).

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