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Grosmont Churchyard Cross

A Scheduled Monument in Grosmont (Y Grysmwnt), Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9143 / 51°54'51"N

Longitude: -2.8669 / 2°52'0"W

OS Eastings: 340467

OS Northings: 224328

OS Grid: SO404243

Mapcode National: GBR FC.PKHB

Mapcode Global: VH78X.847V

Entry Name: Grosmont Churchyard Cross

Scheduled Date: 2 March 1954

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 2384

Cadw Legacy ID: MM147

Schedule Class: Religious, Ritual and Funerary

Category: Cross

Period: Medieval

County: Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)

Community: Grosmont (Y Grysmwnt)

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

Description

The monument consists of a free standing cross probably dating to the early medieval or medieval period which stands in the churchyard, to the north of the church. The structure stands 2m high in total on an octagonal base which is 0.7m high and has four diagonal chamfered stops at its base. The octagonal shaft is set into a lead lined socket in the base and measures 1.3m in height and 0.3m in total width, half way up the shaft are two worn crockets.

The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of the organisation and practice of Christianity. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. A cross may be part of a larger cluster of monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.

The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.

Source: Cadw

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