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Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Leicestershire. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a type of ritual and processional monument commonly found in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards. Such crosses typically served both spiritual and social functions within parish communities, marking sacred space and facilitating religious observances. The cross survives as evidence of medieval religious practice and the material culture of parish churches in the East Midlands region.
Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014510. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014510.
Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard 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 1014510.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monastic grange and water control features immediately south of Thrussington Grange (2.3 km), Churchyard cross in All Saints' churchyard (2.7 km), Preceptory at Old Dalby (3.7 km).
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