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The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is an ancient monument of medieval origin located in Worcestershire. The structure dates to the medieval period and stands as a significant example of ecclesiastical monumental stonework typical of parish churchyards in the region. Such crosses served important functions within their communities, functioning as focal points for religious gatherings and processions whilst also marking the sacred boundary of the churchyard itself. The cross represents the survival of an important category of medieval parish monument that once stood in many English churchyards, though many examples have been lost or destroyed over subsequent centuries.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015946. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is an ancient monument of medieval origin located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015946.
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 1015946.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deerhurst monastic site and multi-period settlement (1.8 km), Moated site 200m north of Lucas Farm, Corse Lawn (3.2 km), Holm Castle, site of (3.9 km).
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