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The Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Pembridge in Herefordshire. The cross dates from the medieval period, likely the fourteenth or fifteenth century, and represents a common form of ecclesiastical monument found in parish churchyards throughout England. The structure consists of a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, a typical design for crosses of this era that served both devotional and practical functions within the churchyard setting. Such monuments functioned as focal points for outdoor worship and processions, and their survival in situ provides evidence of the material culture and religious practices of medieval parish communities.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016123. View the official record →
The Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Pembridge 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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