The Cross, Monmouth

Name: The Cross
Address: Monmouth, United Kingdom

#22 among attractions in Monmouth

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Completed: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 51°48'31"N, 2°43'15"W

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Monmouth United Kingdom

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The Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monnow Street, Church Street, Monmouth Museum, Monmouth Castle.

~1000 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Monnow Street, Monmouth
5 min walk • Monnow Street is the main shopping street of Monmouth, south east Wales. It runs for about 500 yards in a south-westerly direction from Agincourt Square to the Monnow Bridge, which crosses the River Monnow.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
10 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
0.4 miNE
Artifacts and exhibits on famous admiral
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Monmouth in Wales, the Monmouth Museum, also known as the Nelson Museum, offers a fascinating journey through local and national history. With a diverse collection that encompasses the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the museum...
~1610 ftNE
Forts and castles
Monmouth Castle, Monmouth
8 min walk • Monmouth Castle is a castle close to the centre of the town of Monmouth, the county town of Monmouthshire, on a hill above the River Monnow in south east Wales.
~110 ftE
Church
Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth
1 min walk • The Church of St Thomas the Martyr at Overmonnow, Monmouth, south east Wales, is located beside the medieval Monnow Bridge across the River Monnow. At least part of the building dates from around 1180, and it has a fine 12th-century Norman chancel arch, though the exterior was largely rebuilt in the early 19th century.
~250 ftNE
Historical place, Bridge
Monnow Bridge, Monmouth
2 min walk • Monnow Bridge, in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge.
~1780 ftNE
Military museum, Museum
Great Castle House, Monmouth
9 min walk • Great Castle House is a former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales. Amongst the town's most significant buildings, it has a Grade I listing and is one of 24 sites on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
11 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
~1730 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth
9 min walk • A memorial statue to the aviation pioneer Charles Rolls stands in front of the Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales.
~1320 ftE
Park
Chippenham Mead, Monmouth
7 min walk • Chippenham Mead is a registered town/village green in Monmouth, Wales that has been also known as Chippenham Fields, Chippenham Park, Chippenham Gate and Monmouth Sports Ground. There is a sports area within the park called Chippenham Sports Ground. The green is located between Blestium Street and the Banks of the River Wye, Monmouth.
0.5 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
14 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Cross?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth (1 min walk), Monnow Bridge, Monmouth (2 min walk), Clawdd-du, Monmouth (4 min walk), Chippenham Mead, Monmouth (7 min walk).

How to get to The Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Cross:

Bus

Monmouth Bus Station (3 min walk)