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All Saints' Church, Derbyshire contains an Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base, monuments that reflect the religious and cultural transitions of northern England. The high cross shaft dates to the Anglo-Scandinavian period, a time when Norse and Anglo-Saxon artistic traditions merged in the region, typically assigned to the ninth to eleventh centuries. The shaft displays characteristics typical of this hybrid cultural moment, while the base represents later medieval refurbishment or reconstruction of the monument. Together these elements constitute an important example of the continuity of sacred sites and monumental traditions from the early medieval period through the Middle Ages in Derbyshire.
Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008607. View the official record →
All Saints' Church, Derbyshire contains an Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base, monuments that reflect the religious and cultural transitions of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008607.
Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' 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 1008607.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Shirley Hall (2.5 km), Fishponds 260m north west of Mercaston Hall Farm (3.4 km), Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond (3.5 km).
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