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All Saints' churchyard Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone monument dating to the ninth or tenth century, representing the cultural fusion characteristic of the Danelaw period in Anglo-Saxon England. The cross, which survives in incomplete form within the churchyard, exemplifies the artistic traditions that emerged from the interaction between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian populations following Viking settlement. Such crosses served both religious and commemorative functions within their communities, often marking significant gathering places or memorialising the deceased. The monument's survival in situ provides material evidence for understanding the religious practices and artistic preferences of this transitional historical period in the Midlands.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, All Saints' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012662. View the official record →
All Saints' churchyard Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone monument dating to the ninth or tenth century, representing the cultural fusion characteristic of the Danelaw period in Anglo-Saxon England. 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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