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The Anglo-Scandinavian cross, located two metres south of St Edward's Church in Staffordshire, is a stone monument of the late pre-Conquest period reflecting the cultural interchange between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian communities. The shaft survives as a substantial stone upright, displaying characteristics typical of crosses produced during the ninth to eleventh centuries when such monuments served both religious and commemorative functions in English communities. The cross's positioning adjacent to the church indicates its integration into the Christian landscape of the medieval parish, whilst its form and execution provide material evidence of the artistic traditions prevalent during the period of Scandinavian settlement and influence in the Midlands.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 2m south of St Edward's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012657. View the official record →
The Anglo-Scandinavian cross, located two metres south of St Edward's Church in Staffordshire, is a stone monument of the late pre-Conquest period reflecting the cultural interchange between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012657.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 2m south 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 1012657.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 11m east of St Edward's Church (0 km), Market Cross (0.1 km), Brindley's Mill (0.7 km).
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