Whitecross Street, Monmouth

Whitecross Street, Monmouth
John Speed's 1610 map of Monmouth, showing Whitecross Street (marked L)
LocationMonmouth, Wales
Coordinates51°48′47″N 2°42′48″W / 51.8131°N 2.7134°W / 51.8131; -2.7134
EastSt James Square
WestChurch Street

Whitecross Street is a historic street in the town centre of Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was in existence by the 15th century, and appears as Whit crose on the 1610 map of the town by cartographer John Speed. It runs in an east-west direction, between Church Street and St James Square. It has been suggested that the street takes its name from a plague cross. Whitecross Street is lined with numerous listed buildings.