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Churchyard cross in St Giles churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Ampney Crucis in Gloucestershire. The cross dates to the fourteenth century and represents a surviving example of the type of ornamental or ceremonial crosses that were commonly erected in English churchyards during the medieval period. The structure comprises a shaft and capital mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of crosses from this era. Such monuments typically served both practical and symbolic functions within the medieval parish, marking the sacred space of the churchyard and serving as focal points for religious observance and community gathering.
Churchyard cross in St Giles churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015390. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Giles churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Ampney Crucis in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015390.
Churchyard cross in St Giles 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 1015390.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackfriars (3.6 km), Glevum Roman colonia (3.7 km), Grey Friars' Church (3.7 km).
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