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Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. The cross stands as a substantial example of a type commonly found in English churchyards, serving both as a focal point for parish religious life and as a marker of the sacred space surrounding the church. Its form and construction are consistent with crosses erected during the medieval period, when such monuments were integral to the liturgical and ceremonial functions of parish churches. The monument remains an important record of medieval religious practice and the development of churchyard landscapes in the county.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016134. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016134.
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 1016134.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Old Court Mound at Old Court (6.6 km), Bredwardine Castle (7.1 km), Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Upper House Farm (7.4 km).
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