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Latitude: 51.8811 / 51°52'51"N
Longitude: -5.2655 / 5°15'55"W
OS Eastings: 175343
OS Northings: 225320
OS Grid: SM753253
Mapcode National: GBR C5.RQL2
Mapcode Global: VH0TD.PZ5C
Entry Name: The City Cross
Scheduled Date:
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 3552
Cadw Legacy ID: PE094
Schedule Class: Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Category: Cross
Period: Medieval
County: Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)
Community: St. David's and the Cathedral Close (Tŷddewi a Chlos y Gadeirlan)
Built-Up Area: St Davids
Traditional County: Pembrokeshire
The monument consists of a free standing cross probably dating to the early medieval or medieval period which stands on six purple sandstone steps at one side of the park roundabout at Cross Square. The fine socket has worn decoration on the corners. The cross itself has a wheel-head and tapering octagonal shaft. It was heavily restored in the 19th century and there is an inscription on the steps commemorating this repair work. The cross is probably in its original position.
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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