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The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish of Leicestershire. Such crosses, typically erected in churchyards during the medieval period, served important functions as focal points for parish gatherings and religious observance. The structure represents the type of stone cross common to English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, though the precise date of this example and details of its original form would require examination of surviving masonry and architectural features. The monument remains a significant record of medieval parochial life and religious practice in the locality.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017493. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish of Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017493.
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 1017493.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (2.8 km), Frisby medieval village remains (2.9 km), Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville (5.1 km).
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