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Ambrosden churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Ambrosden in Oxfordshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though its exact construction date remains uncertain. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure that would have served a liturgical or commemorative function within the ecclesiastical precinct, typical of crosses found in parish churchyards throughout medieval England. Such crosses often marked focal points for processions, burials, or outdoor gatherings within the consecrated space of the churchyard.
Ambrosden churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015166. View the official record →
Ambrosden churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Ambrosden in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015166.
Ambrosden churchyard cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015166.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wretchwick deserted medieval settlement (2 km), Alchester Roman parade ground, access road and marching camp (2.5 km), Alchester Roman site (3.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Ambrosden churchyard cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Ambrosden churchyard cross stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.