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Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a type of sacred cross that commonly occupied the centres of English churchyards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the parish community. Such crosses typically marked the focal point of the churchyard and were used for various parochial purposes, including the gathering of the parish and sometimes serving as a backdrop for open-air preaching. The survival of this monument provides evidence of the religious and social practices of medieval parish life in Herefordshire.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016132. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016132.
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 1016132.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-Twyn Earthwork (2.7 km), Penbidwal Moated Site (2.8 km), The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw (3.3 km).
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