Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross at the Church of St Peter

Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter

England
List entry 1012876
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a form of ecclesiastical monument commonly found in English churchyards, serving functions ranging from processional markers to focal points for community gathering. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, characteristic of the masonry work of its era. Such crosses formed important elements of the medieval church landscape and remain significant witnesses to the religious and social practices of their time.

Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter?

The churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012876.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter?

Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter 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 1012876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross at the Church of St Peter?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock west of confluence of Lodepit Beck and Glovershaw Beck (10.5 km), Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry (10.6 km), Small carved rock in path east of Glovershaw quarry (10.6 km).

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