Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
AN063
Name
Penmon Cross
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Llangoed
Easting
263048
Northing
380728
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Cross
Period
Early Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
The monument consists of a medieval cross, now located in the nave of St Seiriol's Church, Penmon. Its base, shaft and head are all highly ornamented and all date to approximately 1000 AD. The ornament is a variety of plaits and fret patterns showing Scandinavian influence. The figure on the front of the shaft shows the temptation of St. Anthony with the saint surrounded by demons.
The shaft is tenoned into mortices in the other parts. The head may belong to another cross but alternatively the cross was once taller with an extra section between the head and present shaft.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval religious practices.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described.