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Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard in Herefordshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a type of monumental marker commonly erected in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving both religious and communal functions. Such crosses typically comprised a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base and often featured a head with arms, though the precise original form and current condition of this particular example would require reference to detailed archaeological records. The monument's survival in situ reflects the historical continuity of St Mary's churchyard as a significant local focus for the community across several centuries.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016133. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016133.
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 1016133.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The easternmost of a pair of bowl barrows 340m north east of Llanerch-y-coed (6.5 km), The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed (6.5 km), Mouse motte and bailey castle (6.9 km).
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