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Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin and represents a typical example of the decorated stone crosses that served both religious and social functions in parish churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses commonly marked the focal point of the churchyard and may have been used for preaching, proclamations, or religious observances. The monument is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to the local landscape and community.
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016128. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016128.
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 1016128.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 420m east of Stowfield Farm (6.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section immediately east of Stowfield Farm (6.9 km), Offa's Dyke: section 480m south east of Stowfield Farm (6.9 km).
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