Wayside crosses in Monmouthshire

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the importance of wayside and village crosses in Monmouthshire's medieval landscape.
• Examined historical records of wayside and village crosses in Monmouthshire.
• Mapped the location of crosses to analyze their distribution.
• Assessed the cultural and historical significance of each cross.
• Identified key locations where wayside crosses are concentrated.
• Found that the distribution correlates with historical trade routes and pilgrimage paths.
• Noted the social and religious implications of the locations of these crosses.

Abstract