Memorials & monuments · South Wales
The Cross
In or near Wyesham.
The Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Cross is located in Monmouthshire, South Wales, with the postcode NP25 5ES. The nearest railway station is Rookwood, which is 7.9 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Coordinates: 51.8086°, -2.7207°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=14937
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cross is situated in St Thomas' Square, Overmonnow, Monmouth, Wales, in the middle of a roundabout opposite the Church of St Thomas the Martyr and the western end of the Monnow Bridge. Originally mediaeval, and also known as Overmonnow Cross, the cross was reconstructed in 1888 and has been classed as a Grade II listed structure since 15 August 1974.
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Background
History
Some nineteenth century sources suggest that the original cross was in existence before 1039. St Thomas' Square was thought to have been a market place before Monnow Bridge linked Overmonnow to the rest of the town, and the cross may have been used for preaching at market times. In 1888, Charles Henry Crompton-Roberts, of nearby Drybridge House, undertook to have the cross rebuilt and erected in the centre of the crossroads. At the time, and until the town was by-passed in 1966, the road was the main route into Monmouth from the west. Crompton-Roberts was said to have argued with the authorities about its reintroduction to the middle of the square, and the Vicar of St Thomas, Rev P Potter,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8086, -2.7207
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 5ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n1792387381 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Cross, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Overmonnow Cross - geograph.org.uk - 1373665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cross?
- The Cross is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5ES), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is The Cross?
- The Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 5ES.
- When was The Cross built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is The Cross a listed building?
- The Cross is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is The Cross a protected site?
- Yes — The Cross is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Cross free to visit?
- Yes, The Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5ES.