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Churchyard cross

England
List entry 1003430
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in Gloucestershire, England. Such crosses typically served as focal points within churchyards, functioning as markers for burial grounds, gathering places, and sites of religious significance during the medieval period. The monument reflects the architectural and spiritual traditions of medieval parish churches, where crosses often stood as permanent stone structures. The precise dating and surviving physical form of this particular example would require consultation of specialist archaeological records and the detailed entry within the National Heritage List for England.

Churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003430. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross?

Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003430.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross?

Churchyard cross 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 1003430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement E of Ashtonfield (Cotswold Community) (6.8 km), Village cross at Poole Keynes (7 km), Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church (7.9 km).

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