Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM305
Name
St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Machen
Date of Designation
25/06/2002
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Graig
Easting
322792
Northing
188066
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Cross
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of a free standing cross in the churchyard of St. Michael's church, Machen. The octagonal medieval cross shaft survives to a height of 0.88m and is 0.30m wide at the base, tapering to 0.26m at the top. The base comprises two rubble-built steps 2.0m square at ground level, surmounted by a square, chamfered socket-stone some 0.66m wide by 0.48m high. The cross was recorded in its current position in 1893.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of the organisation and practice of Christianity. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. A cross may be part of a larger cluster of monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.