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Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist and St Alkmund's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. The cross stands within the churchyard of the parish church and represents a form of ecclesiastical furnishing common to English parishes from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses typically served both practical and spiritual functions, marking the sacred space of the churchyard and providing a focal point for outdoor religious observance and community gathering. The monument remains an important indicator of the long-established religious and social significance of this Herefordshire parish.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist and St Alkmund's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016137. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist and St Alkmund's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016137.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist and St Alkmund'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 1016137.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church (3.5 km), Kingsland Castle (4.4 km), Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross (6.2 km).
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