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The Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a medieval monument of the type commonly found in English parish churchyards. The cross dates from the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction has not been definitively established in the available scholarly record. Such crosses functioned as focal points within churchyards and served ceremonial and communal purposes for the parish. The structure represents a significant survival of medieval parochial architecture within Northamptonshire, contributing to understanding of the material culture and religious practices of the medieval English countryside.
Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018118. View the official record →
The Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a medieval monument of the type commonly found in English parish churchyards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018118.
Churchyard cross in St Leonard'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 1018118.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Fotheringhay Priory (4.3 km), Fotheringhay Bridge (4.5 km), Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle (4.6 km).
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