Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1015389
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Mary's churchyard cross in Gloucestershire is a medieval stone cross that survives as an important example of parish ecclesiastical monuments from the medieval period. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church and represents the type of preaching or gathering cross commonly found in English parish settings from the fourteenth century onwards. Such crosses functioned as focal points for community gatherings and religious observances within the churchyard setting. The survival of this monument provides evidence for the material culture and spatial organisation of medieval parish life in Gloucestershire.

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

St Mary's churchyard cross in Gloucestershire is a medieval stone cross that survives as an important example of parish ecclesiastical monuments from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015389.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Churchyard cross in St Mary'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 1015389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows (6.7 km), Crickley Hill camp (6.8 km), Coberley long barrow (6.9 km).

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