Historic Photography

St Illtud's Cross, Llantwit Major

St Illtud's Cross, Llantwit Major

This image is of an early 10th century cross-shaft with male figure seen in background. It is also known as the Samson Cross or Illtud's Stone and is currently inside the Galilee Chapel, St. Illtud's Church. Amgueddfa Cymru has a cast of the stone in its collection.

Nash-Williams ECMW (1950) no. 222 / Redknap and Lewis (2007) G66

Object Information:

Photographer: Sir Thomas Mansel Franklen
Location: Llantwit Major
ID Number: 37119/57
Keywords: stone
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