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All Saints' Church, Derbyshire contains an Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base which represent distinct periods of ecclesiastical monument construction. The high cross shaft dates to the Anglo-Scandinavian period, demonstrating the artistic and religious traditions of the post-Viking settlement era in the Midlands, whilst the cross base belongs to the medieval period and shows the continuity of cross veneration at this sacred site. Together these elements illustrate the layered religious history of the location, with the earlier carved shaft and later base forming a composite monument that spans several centuries of Christian practice. The cross shaft and base remain significant examples of stone ecclesiastical monuments within the churchyard setting.
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 which represent distinct periods of ecclesiastical monument construction. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.