Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church

Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church

England
List entry 1008617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church is a fragmentary shaft of Anglo-Saxon date, representing an important example of early medieval stone carving tradition in the East Midlands. The monument consists of a portion of the original cross shaft, carved from stone and decorated with Anglo-Saxon sculptural ornament characteristic of the seventh to ninth centuries. Such crosses served significant functions within early Christian communities, acting as focal points for worship and markers of sacred space within monastic or ecclesiastical precincts. The survival of this cross at All Saints' demonstrates the continuity of Christian settlement and worship at this location from the Anglo-Saxon period through the medieval period to the present day.

Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008617. View the official record →

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What is Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church?

The Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church is a fragmentary shaft of Anglo-Saxon date, representing an important example of early medieval stone carving tradition in the East Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008617.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church?

Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church 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 1008617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead mines 600m and 980m south west of Oddo House Farm (8.1 km), Long Dale bowl barrow (8.2 km), Rainslow Scrins 470m south west of Leadmines Farm (8.2 km).

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