Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM329
Name
St. Martin's Churchyard Cross, Pen y Clawdd
Date of Designation
28/08/2002
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Raglan
Easting
345286
Northing
207859
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Cross base
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 cross base in the churchyard of St. Martin's church, Pen y Clawdd. The medieval cross base comprises three ashlar-built steps 1.70m square at ground level, surmounted by a square, chamfered socket-stone some 0.50m wide by 0.29m high. The bottom step has been partially restored at the north-west corner and the socket stone supports a Victorian shaft and cross-head. 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 base 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.