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The Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a decorated stone monument located near the Church of the Holy Cross in Staffordshire and dates to the early medieval period, when Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian cultural influences were prominent in the English Midlands. The cross represents an important example of the artistic and religious synthesis that occurred during the period of Viking settlement and integration in the tenth century. Its sculptural decoration reflects the characteristic style of this era, combining elements drawn from both Anglo-Saxon and Norse artistic traditions. Such crosses served as prominent religious and community markers, often positioned near churches to define sacred space and serve as focal points for public worship and gathering.
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 is a decorated stone monument located near the Church of the Holy Cross in Staffordshire and dates to the early medieval period, when Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian cultural influences were prominent in the English Midlands. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy 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.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 12m south of the south porch of the Church of the Holy Cross stands on Bowland High Group And Craven Group (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone.