Base of cross shaft in church yard at Church of St Michael, Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine (Llanfihangel Cwm Du gyda Bwlch a Chathedin), Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9069 / 51°54'24"N

Longitude: -3.1925 / 3°11'33"W

OS Eastings: 318057

OS Northings: 223827

OS Grid: SO180238

Mapcode National: GBR YY.Q2Q4

Mapcode Global: VH6C8.MB3H

Plus Code: 9C3RWR44+QX

Entry Name: Base of cross shaft in church yard at Church of St Michael

Listing Date: 21 October 1998

Last Amended: 21 October 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 20618

Building Class: Religious, Ritual and Funerary

ID on this website: 300020618

Location: In burial ground on S side of Cwmdu church.

County: Powys

Community: Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine (Llanfihangel Cwm Du gyda Bwlch a Chathedin)

Community: Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine

Locality: Cwmdu

Traditional County: Brecknockshire

Tagged with: Stone cross

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History

Medieval cross shaft (probably C14) re-set on a new plinth in 1831-33 with a sundial on top.

Exterior

The cross shaft base is square with broach stops to the angles (where it turns octagonal to carry the former cross shaft), and stands on a C19 stepped plinth of hammer-dressed stone. Above the base is the shaft of a sun dial, which is also square in plan with chamfers and broach stops, and has an octagonal top, although the dial and gnomon are now missing.

Reasons for Listing

A good example of components of a medieval preaching cross and having group value with the church.

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Other nearby listed buildings

II* Church of St Michael
Prominently sited at the N end of Cwmdu village, on E side of A479, and surrounded by churchyard.
II Former Stable and Cartshed adjoining churchyard of St Michael's Church
On S side of church yard facing minor road.
II Tomb of Thomas Price in church yard at St Michael Cwmdu
In burial ground on N side of Cwmdu church.
II Church Villa
On N side of a minor road immediately S of church, the main house enclosed by low forecourt wall with railings.
II The Old Rectory
Approximately 250m S of Cwmdu church, set back from E side of A479 and reached by private drive.
II The Old House
Set back from E side of minor road through Felindre. Restored late C20.
II Felindre Farmhouse
Set back from W side of minor road through Felindre, approximately 0.7km SSW of Cwmdu church.
II Barn at Cartref
Set back from side of minor road through Felindre and SE of Felindre farm house.

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History in Structure

Base of cross shaft in church yard at Church of St Michael

A Grade II Listed Building in Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine (Llanfihangel Cwm Du gyda Bwlch a Chathedin), Powys