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The churchyard cross in St Mary and St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the burial ground of the parish church at Edgbaston, Birmingham (administratively within Warwickshire's historical boundaries). The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of the type of permanent stone crosses that commonly marked the centres of churchyards throughout England. Such monuments served both practical and spiritual functions, providing a focal point for the churchyard and facilitating the administration of the burial ground. The survival of this cross demonstrates the continuity of ecclesiastical practice and monumental tradition from the medieval period into later centuries.
Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Bartholomew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017815. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Mary and St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the burial ground of the parish church at Edgbaston, Birmingham (administratively within Warwickshire's historical boundaries). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017815.
Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Bartholomew'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 1017815.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Moat House (0.1 km), Packhorse bridge (1.3 km), Moated site at Eastcote Hall (2 km).
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