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Churchyard cross in St Egelwin's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard at Egleton, Leicestershire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a characteristic example of the stone crosses that once stood in parish churchyards throughout England, serving both spiritual and practical functions within their communities. Such crosses typically marked the focal point of the churchyard and may have been used for proclamations, gatherings, and as a focus for devotional practice. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England as a designated ancient monument, reflecting its historical significance to the local landscape and medieval religious 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 monument standing in the churchyard at Egleton, 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).
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