Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church

Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church

England
List entry 1019233
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. The monument stands in the churchyard and represents a type of structure commonly erected in parish churchyards during the later Middle Ages, serving functions both devotional and communal. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, though like many examples of its kind it has undergone repairs and modifications over the centuries. Such churchyard crosses were focal points for parochial life, used for gatherings, proclamations, and religious observance.

Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church?

Churchyard Cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church, is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019233.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church?

Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's 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 1019233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp (0.7 km), Round barrow cemetery known as Ritson Barrows, 420m north east of Stanborough Camp (1.2 km), Ringwork and motte, 230m north east of Stanborough Camp (1.4 km).

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