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The Anglo-Scandinavian cross 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy Cross is a stone monument of the 10th century, representing a significant example of the hybrid artistic traditions that emerged in England following Viking settlement and integration. The cross exemplifies the characteristic blending of Germanic Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian artistic idioms that distinguishes this period, with carved decoration typical of the evolving stone carving practices of the Danelaw region. Its survival to the present day, positioned near the church which likely post-dates its creation, attests to the longstanding significance of this location within the medieval Christian landscape of Staffordshire.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012654. View the official record →
The Anglo-Scandinavian cross 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy Cross is a stone monument of the 10th century, representing a significant example of the hybrid artistic traditions that emerged in England following Viking settlement and integration. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012654.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy 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 1012654.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (6.8 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (6.9 km).
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