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Churchyard cross base is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church in Northamptonshire. The structure comprises the stone base of a churchyard cross, a common feature in English parishes from the medieval period onwards, typically serving both spiritual and communal functions. The monument survives as a substantial architectural remnant that contributes to understanding the material culture and layout of the parish church environment. As a scheduled ancient monument, the cross base is recognised for its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval parish life and religious practice.
Churchyard cross base in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016306. View the official record →
Churchyard cross base is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016306.
Churchyard cross base in St John the Baptist's 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 1016306.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Berry ringwork (3.4 km), Roman villa SE of Stokegap Lodge (4.5 km), Multivallate hillfort at Hunsbury Hill (5.1 km).
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