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Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross dating to the medieval period, standing within the churchyard of St Mary's Church. The monument comprises a cross head mounted on a shaft, representing the type of processional or devotional cross commonly erected in English churchyards during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served both liturgical and social functions within parish communities, often marking focal points for gatherings and outdoor religious observances. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of medieval parish monuments in Gloucestershire.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015389. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross dating to the medieval period, standing within the churchyard of St Mary's Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015389.
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.
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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