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The churchyard cross in St John The Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument of local significance located in Gloucestershire. The structure dates to the medieval period, typical of crosses erected in parish churchyards throughout England, which served both as focal points for worship and as practical markers within the burial ground. The cross represents the religious and social importance of the parish church during the medieval era, when such monuments functioned as gathering places and symbols of Christian authority within the community. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important record of Gloucestershire's ecclesiastical heritage.
Churchyard cross in St John The Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015112. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St John The Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument of local significance located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015112.
Churchyard cross in St John The Baptist'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 1015112.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Margaret's Camp, moated site and associated remains (2.1 km), Deserted medieval village (2.7 km), Holm Castle, site of (2.9 km).
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