Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
06/12/2005
Date of Amendment
06/12/2005
Name of Property
Cross in Churchyard of Church of St. Andrew
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Location
Beside the path between the entrance gate and the church.
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
History
Late medieval, probably late C15 in origin but very largely reconstructed in 1910 when the medieval remnants were set on new steps and given a new top. This work is possibly by Arthur Grove who restored the church (qv) at that time.
Exterior
Built of red sandstone ashlar. Wide low square step with nosing carries a smaller octagonal one also with nosing. Late medieval broached socket stone carries an octagonal shaft, the bottom stone of which is medieval. Moulded top carries a cross fleurie with gable cover.
Reason for designation
Included as a fine early C20 memorial reusing some medieval fabric and having strong group value with the nearby Church of St. Andrew.
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