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The churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain dating, though it is likely to be of medieval origin given its typology and function. The structure comprises a cross head mounted upon a shaft and base, typical of ecclesiastical monuments erected in parish churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses served both liturgical and practical purposes, functioning as focal points for outdoor processions and burials within the sacred space of the churchyard. The monument represents a significant example of parochial religious architecture and reflects the established role of the parish church as the spiritual and administrative centre of its community.
Churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017813. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain dating, though it is likely to be of medieval origin given its typology and function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017813.
Churchyard cross in St Lawrence'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 1017813.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (2.6 km), Packhorse bridge (4.1 km), Motte castle 150m SSW of Allesley Hall (4.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Churchyard cross in St Lawrence's churchyard stands on Warwickshire Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is siltstone and sandstone with subordinate mudstone.