Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
6666
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/07/1963
Date of Amendment
27/07/2000
Name of Property
Preaching Cross at Parish Church of St. Elli
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Llanelly
Town
Locality
Llanelly
Easting
323226
Northing
214831
Street Side
Location
The Preaching Cross is located some 10 metres south of church porch, within fork of paths, built into sloping ground.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Medieval preaching cross; exact date uncertain.
Exterior
Prominent preaching cross, with large square base consisting of four steps with slab copings ; in SE corner, second and third steps are angled. Large square ashlar socket stone with hollow chamfer. Reset short section of red sandstone shaft, octagonal in section, surmounted by broad crucifix finial, which is chamfered out both to short arms and thick moulded top.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a prominent medieval preaching cross: group value with parish church.
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