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The Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft in the churchyard of St Werburgh's Church, Spondon, is a carved stone monument dating to the ninth or tenth century. The shaft displays characteristic features of the Anglo-Scandinavian sculptural tradition, representing the cultural synthesis that occurred in the Midlands during the period following Viking settlement. The monument survives as a fragmentary but significant example of the stone carving tradition that flourished in this region during the early medieval period, reflecting the artistic and religious practices of a community during a formative era in English history. Its presence at Spondon indicates the site's importance as an ecclesiastical centre during the Anglo-Scandinavian period.
Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft in the churchyard of St Werburgh's Church, Spondon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008608. View the official record →
The Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft in the churchyard of St Werburgh's Church, Spondon, is a carved stone monument dating to the ninth or tenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008608.
Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft in the churchyard of St Werburgh's Church, Spondon 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 1008608.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 340m south east of Gardens Farm (3.7 km), Derby Racecourse Roman vicus and cemetery (3.9 km), St Mary's Bridge (4.5 km).
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