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Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone cross located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Staffordshire. The monument dates to the Anglo-Scandinavian period, reflecting the cultural and religious synthesis that characterised early medieval England following Norse settlement and influence in the region. The surviving remains preserve evidence of the carved decoration typical of crosses from this period, which served as focal points for Christian worship and community gatherings. Such monuments are significant archaeological witnesses to the complex interactions between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian populations during the ninth and tenth centuries.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, All Saints' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012662. View the official record →
Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone cross located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012662.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, All Saints' churchyard 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 1012662.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (2.8 km), Eccleshall Castle (3.3 km), Hextall moated site and fishponds (3.7 km).
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