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Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Herefordshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a characteristic example of the churchyard crosses that served both liturgical and social functions within parish communities. Such crosses typically marked the sacred space of the churchyard and were focal points for gatherings and processions. The cross survives as an important physical testimony to medieval parochial practice and the material religious landscape of the English countryside.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016123. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016123.
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 1016123.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (4 km), Mordiford Bridge (4 km), Cherry Hill Camp (6.1 km).
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