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The Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a stone monument located near the Church of the Holy Cross in Staffordshire, dating to the Viking period or early medieval era when Norse and Anglo-Saxon cultures intersected in the Midlands. The cross represents an important fusion of artistic traditions, combining characteristics of Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon design in stone carving. Such monuments are relatively rare in the region and provide valuable evidence of cultural contact and settlement patterns during this period of significant demographic and cultural change in England.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 7m south of the south transept of the Church of the Holy Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012653. View the official record →
The Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a stone monument located near the Church of the Holy Cross in Staffordshire, dating to the Viking period or early medieval era when Norse and Anglo-Saxon cultures intersected in the Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012653.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 7m south of the south transept 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 1012653.
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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