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St Bridget's churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Bridget's Church in Herefordshire. The monument dates from the medieval period, typical of the crosses that served as focal points within parish churchyards across England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses functioned as gathering places and markers within the sacred space of the churchyard, often serving practical and ceremonial purposes within the life of the parish community. The surviving structure represents an important example of local medieval religious and social infrastructure in the county.
Churchyard cross in St Bridget's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017690. View the official record →
St Bridget's churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Bridget's Church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017690.
Churchyard cross in St Bridget'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 1017690.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield Farm (7.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330m south west of Stowfield Farm (7.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section 650m south west of Stowfield Farm (8.1 km).
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