St Illtyd's - Churchyard Cross - Llantwit Major - Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
N 51° 24.474 W 003° 29.276
30U E 466063 N 5695299
This churcyard cross is located in St Illtyds church grounds. The location has been a place of worship for over 1500 years. The cross is located near St Illtyds Church, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMK184
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/28/2014
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St Illtyd's Church is a medieval church in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is one of the oldest and best-known parish churches in Wales.
"St Illtyd's is a complex medieval church with twelfth century origins. The church is split into four main parts -the first lies to the far west and is a ruined structure, perhaps a former chapel. The chancel and an aisled nave with an early thirteenth century tower form the second and third parts whilst a long aisle-less structure to the west known as the 'Western Church' forms the fourth. The eastern section of the church, comprising the nave and chancel, is in Early English style - particularly noticable in the windows. There are the remains of piscinas in the north and south aisles and restored medieval murals. The circular Norman font has a scale design. The 'Western Church' houses a number of ninth and tenth century crosses associated with the monastic foundation at Llantwit Major. Restorations were carried out in 1889 and 1905, and a major refurbishment was undertaken in the mid to late twentieth century". Text Source: (
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