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St Mary's churchyard cross in Herefordshire is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date, surviving as a substantial stone structure within the churchyard. The cross stands as evidence of the religious and social functions served by such monuments in medieval parish life, where they typically served as focal points for gatherings, processions, and public devotions. The monument reflects the architectural conventions of late medieval cross design, employing stone construction typical of crosses erected during the period of expanded parish church development across the English Midlands. Its survival to the present day represents an important record of medieval ecclesiastical infrastructure within the county.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016340. View the official record →
St Mary's churchyard cross in Herefordshire is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date, surviving as a substantial stone structure within the churchyard. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016340.
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 1016340.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Monnington Straddle Motte (4.1 km), Thruxton Tump, a motte castle at Thruxton Court (4.4 km), Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate (5.6 km).
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