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The churchyard cross in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin at Worcestershire is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date. The cross stands as a substantial stone structure within the churchyard, representing a type of devotional and communal marker common to English parishes from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses served both religious and practical functions, providing a focal point for outdoor worship and assembly within the sacred space of the churchyard. The monument survives as evidence of the liturgical and social practices that characterised medieval parish life in the West Midlands region.
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016114. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin at Worcestershire is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016114.
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin'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 1016114.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Disc barrow 500m south of Common Farm (2.4 km), Disc barrow 400m south of Common Farm (2.4 km), Churchyard cross in St Denys's churchyard (5.2 km).
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