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Churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within a churchyard setting, reflecting the common practice of erecting prominent crosses in such ecclesiastical spaces. Like many examples of its type, the cross would have served religious and possibly communal functions within the parish. The structure survives as evidence of medieval religious devotion and the material culture of parish communities in the region.
Churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003430. View the official record →
Churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003430.
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.
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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