Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21228
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/01/1999
Date of Amendment
29/01/1999
Name of Property
Preaching Cross in churchyard of St Teilo
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
Merthyr Mawr
Town
Locality
Merthyr Mawr
Easting
288288
Northing
177493
Street Side
Location
On the S side of the church.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Medieval preaching cross with head replaced mid C19.
Exterior
Tall tapering stone shaft with stopped hollow chamfers and with a head bearing sculpted figures of the crucifixion and the virgin and child. The shaft stands on a square base with chamfered upper edge, and a square stepped plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a good example of a medieval preaching cross and for group value with the church of St Teilo and other associated listed items.
Scheduled Ancient Monument Gm 226.
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