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Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone cross shaft located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Staffordshire. The monument dates to the Anglo-Scandinavian period, reflecting the cultural synthesis that occurred in the Midlands following Viking settlement and integration with Anglo-Saxon populations during the ninth and tenth centuries. The surviving portions of the cross preserve carved decoration characteristic of this period, demonstrating the continuation of monumental stone-working traditions adapted to Scandinavian artistic influences. Such crosses served as important communal and religious markers within early medieval settlements, and their presence in churchyards indicates the Christianisation of local communities and the role of the Church in consolidating Anglo-Scandinavian society.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012670. View the official record →
Anglo-Scandinavian cross is a fragmentary stone cross shaft located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012670.
Anglo-Scandinavian cross, St Mary'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 1012670.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three sections of medieval town boundary located to the south and west of Tutbury (2.6 km), Tutbury Castle (3 km), Monks Bridge See also STAFFORDSHIRE 261 (3.4 km).
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