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Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a medieval stone cross that survives as a significant example of parish ecclesiastical monuments in Warwickshire. The structure dates to the medieval period, though precise dating requires archaeological assessment of its carved stonework and shaft design. Such churchyard crosses commonly served liturgical and ceremonial functions within the parish, often marking processional routes or serving as focal points for outdoor gatherings. The monument's survival within the churchyard of St Cuthbert's demonstrates the continuity of religious practice and spatial organisation within this Warwickshire parish across centuries.
Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020291. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a medieval stone cross that survives as a significant example of parish ecclesiastical monuments in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020291.
Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert'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 1020291.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Furnace End Bridge (0.5 km), Maxstoke Castle (2.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Michael's churchyard (4.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Churchyard cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone.