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The Anglo-Scandinavian high cross in the churchyard of St Thomas Becket Church is a carved stone monument of the 9th to 11th century, representing the cultural synthesis that occurred in northern England following Viking settlement and Christian consolidation. The cross exhibits characteristics typical of the Danelaw period, when Anglo-Saxon artistic traditions merged with Norse influences in the decoration and form of monumental religious sculpture. Such crosses served as territorial markers and expressions of Christian authority within communities, and their survival in churchyards indicates the continuity of sacred sites through the medieval period. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of Derbyshire's settlement history and the material expression of Christianity in the post-Viking age.
Anglo Scandinavian high cross in the churchyard of St Thomas Becket Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008826. View the official record →
The Anglo-Scandinavian high cross in the churchyard of St Thomas Becket Church is a carved stone monument of the 9th to 11th century, representing the cultural synthesis that occurred in northern England following Viking settlement and Christian consolidation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008826.
Anglo Scandinavian high cross in the churchyard of St Thomas Becket Church 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 1008826.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Withery Low (6.2 km), One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill (7.1 km), One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill (7.2 km).
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