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St Peter's churchyard cross is a fragmentary Anglo-Scandinavian monument of ninth to tenth century date, representing the period of Viking settlement and cultural interaction in the Midlands. The surviving remains consist of stone elements displaying characteristics typical of the Danelaw period, when Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon artistic traditions merged in distinctive fashion. Such crosses served important functions as focal points within early Christian communities and as markers of territorial significance during a period of considerable cultural change across the region. The monument's survival, though incomplete, provides material evidence of the religious and social practices of Anglo-Scandinavian Staffordshire.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross in St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012667. View the official record →
St Peter's churchyard cross is a fragmentary Anglo-Scandinavian monument of ninth to tenth century date, representing the period of Viking settlement and cultural interaction in the Midlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012667.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross in St Peter's 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 1012667.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Etruscan Bone Mill, Etruria (1.8 km), Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds (3.5 km), Motte and bailey castle 100m and 200m south of St Mary's School (3.6 km).
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