History

Medieval, probably late C15, churchyard cross with late C19 top by J D Sedding, a part of his restoration of the church in 1875-6 (qv). The whole was restored again in 1912 (inscription), which seems a surprising claim as it was so shortly after the previous restoration.

Exterior

Built of sandstone blocks. Four rebuilt square diminishing steps support a square broached socket stone. Tall tapering octagonal shaft, which is all probably part of the Sedding restoration, carries a carved head with reliefs of the Virgin and Child and of the Crucifixion on the model of surviving medieval crosses in South Wales such as that at Llangan in Vale of Glamorgan (qv).

Reasons for Listing

Included for its special interest as a probably late medieval churchyard cross of good character which was restored with high quality reliefs, probably by Sedding. Group value with the adjoining church.

Scheduled Ancient Monument: MM326(MON) - called St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanfair Cilgedyn.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29482782

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Recommended Books

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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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