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Ancient Crosses in Wales
54 sites recorded, with photos, maps and visitor reports
Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More 
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The Cross of Briamail (Llandefaelog) . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Sunny100 on Sunday, 12 December 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Image)
Pennant Melangell Cross . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Anne T on Thursday, 14 August 2025
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
St Canna's Church (Llangan) . Ancient Cross in West Glamorgan
Posted by Sunny100 on Sunday, 08 August 2010
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Image)
St Martin's Church (Cwmyoy) . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by Sunny100 on Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Penmon Priory and Church . Ancient Cross in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)
Posted by TimPrevett on Saturday, 19 February 2005
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic)
Llanbadarn Fawr Celtic Crosses . Ancient Cross in Ceredigion
Posted by AngieLake on Monday, 10 November 2008
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Maen Achwyfan . Ancient Cross in Flintshire (Sir y Fflint)
Posted by TimPrevett on Friday, 26 March 2004
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic)
St Caffo (Llangaffo) . Ancient Cross in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic)
Hope Church Early Medieval Stones . Ancient Cross in Flintshire (Sir y Fflint)
Posted by HowardMRW on Sunday, 26 April 2020
Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
St Digain (Llangernyw) . Ancient Cross in Conwy (Bwrdeistref Sirol)
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 23 February 2006
Condition: 3, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
Carew High Cross . Ancient Cross in Pembrokeshire
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Itton Cross (St Deiniol's) . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 20 January 2024
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
The Pilgrim's Cross, Nevern . Ancient Cross in Pembrokeshire
Posted by Andy B on Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Grosmont Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by Sunny100 on Monday, 26 July 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Image)
St Arvan's Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by Sunny100 on Sunday, 27 June 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
St Eilian (Llaneilian) . Ancient Cross in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
Dyserth Church . Ancient Cross in Denbighshire
Posted by Sunny100 on Monday, 17 May 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
St David's Cathedral . Ancient Cross in Pembrokeshire
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
Meifod . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by TimPrevett on Tuesday, 21 March 2006
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic)
Llanfihangel Cwmdu . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by TimPrevett on Saturday, 02 September 2006
Condition: 2, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
St David (Llandewi Brefi) . Ancient Cross in Ceredigion
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
St Mary (Tynygongl) . Ancient Cross in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Ebissar Stone . Ancient Cross in Mid Glamorgan
Posted by sem on Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 1 (Our Pic)
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St Crallog (Coychurch) . Ancient Cross in West Glamorgan
Posted by TimPrevett on Thursday, 24 May 2007
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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The Cross of Moridic (Llanhamlach) . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Sunny100 on Friday, 26 November 2010
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Image)
No Comments
St Dogfan's (Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant) . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by TimPrevett on Tuesday, 03 January 2006
Condition: 4, Ambience: 5, Access: 3, Accuracy: 3 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Martin's Church (Laugharne) . Ancient Cross in Carmarthenshire (Sir Caerfyrddin)
Posted by Sunny100 on Monday, 03 October 2011
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Maelog's Cross . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Sunny100 on Sunday, 09 May 2010
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Llanfrynach Early Christian Stone . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by coin on Monday, 18 June 2018
Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Gwynhoedl’s Church and Grave . Ancient Cross in Gwynedd
Posted by Antonine on Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Croes Esgob . Ancient Cross in Denbighshire
Posted by wmh on Monday, 10 February 2025
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Penallt Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 08 January 2025
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Trellech Wayside Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 07 January 2025
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Peny Garn Cross Base . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 07 January 2025
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Wonastow Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Dingestow Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Mitchel Troy Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Abergavenny Priory Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Monday, 29 July 2024
Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Mable's Churchyard Cross, Llanvapley . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Monday, 29 July 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Churchyard Cross, Llantilio Crossenny . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Monday, 29 July 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Raglan Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Llangattock Cross . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by dooclay on Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Llanfihangel Rogiet Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Condition: 4, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Portskewett Chutchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 13 May 2023
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Trelleck Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by dooclay on Saturday, 13 May 2023
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd Cross . Ancient Cross in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon)
Posted by cactus_chris on Tuesday, 08 November 2022
Condition: 4, Ambience: 5, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Andrew's Church (Presteigne) . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Anne T on Sunday, 08 August 2021
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
St Teilo's Church (Llantilio Pertholey) . Ancient Cross in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy)
Posted by Anne T on Saturday, 02 February 2019
Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
No Comments
Partrishow Churchyard Cross . Ancient Cross in Powys
Posted by Anne T on Friday, 18 January 2019
Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
No Comments
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