Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church

England
List entry 1012656
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Anglo-Scandinavian cross eleven metres east of St Edward's Church is a carved stone monument surviving from the Viking Age or early medieval period in Staffordshire. The cross represents a class of monuments erected during the period of Scandinavian settlement and influence in the English Midlands, likely dating to between the ninth and eleventh centuries. Its physical form, as a standing cross of worked stone, reflects the Christian tradition of monumental commemoration that persisted and developed through the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age periods. Such crosses typically served functions ranging from boundary markers to sites of religious significance within the medieval landscape.

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012656. View the official record →

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What is Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church?

The Anglo-Scandinavian cross eleven metres east of St Edward's Church is a carved stone monument surviving from the Viking Age or early medieval period in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012656.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church?

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's 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 1012656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 2m south of St Edward's Church (0 km), Market Cross (0.1 km), Brindley's Mill (0.7 km).

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