Nearly half of the stone crosses found in Wales occur in Glamorgan, which was
most open to cultural influences from the east. The localized style in Glamorgan
is known for the paneled or cartwheel cross-slab. There were three major
workshops in Glamorgan; Lllantwit Major, Margam and Methyr Mawr. This wheel
cross is from a cross found at St. Crallo's Church, Coychurch, Bridgend, Wales.
The wheel cross evolved from the chi-rho symbol which represents the first two
letters of Christ in Greek. The knotwork is never-ending binding the soul to the
corporal world. In order for the soul to begin its spiritual journey these knots
must be broken. Another thought is that since the knotwork is unending, it
symbolizes eternal life. Size:
