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Churchyard cross in St Egelwin's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Leicestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a significant example of ecclesiastical stonework typical of parish churchyards throughout England. Such crosses served both practical and symbolic functions within the medieval Christian landscape, often marking a focal point within the churchyard and serving ceremonial purposes. The structure remains an important record of local medieval religious practice and community life.
Churchyard cross in St Egelwin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017492. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Egelwin's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017492.
Churchyard cross in St Egelwin'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 1017492.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated grange at Spinney Farm, Melton Mowbray (2.2 km), Sysonby Grange, 450m west of Sysonby Farm (4 km), The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (5.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross in St Egelwin'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 Egelwin's churchyard stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.