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Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a type of cross commonly erected in English churchyards during the Middle Ages, serving both religious and social functions within the parish community. The cross stands as a surviving example of ecclesiastical architecture from this era, though like many such monuments it has undergone restoration and conservation work to ensure its preservation. Its presence in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's reflects the importance of such structures as focal points for parochial life and religious observance during the medieval period.
Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017817. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017817.
Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew'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 1017817.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge, towpath and lock on Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Awbridge (3.5 km), Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm (5.6 km), Cross in St Mary's churchyard (6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone.