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The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish of Warwickshire. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its erection remains subject to scholarly interpretation based on its architectural form and surviving stonework. The cross serves as evidence of the ecclesiastical and communal practices of medieval England, when such monuments functioned as focal points within churchyards for processions, gatherings, and religious observance. The monument remains in situ within the churchyard, forming part of the broader archaeological and architectural heritage of the parish church and its surrounding landscape.
Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018269. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish of Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018269.
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 1018269.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard (3.8 km), Preceptory at Temple Balsall (4.5 km), Medieval moated site of Bockenden Grange (4.7 km).
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