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St Mary's churchyard cross in Gloucestershire is a medieval monument of religious and ceremonial significance. The cross represents the tradition of churchyard crosses that served as focal points for parish gatherings, processions, and religious observances from the medieval period onwards. The structure reflects the important role such monuments played in organising community life and marking sacred space within the churchyard setting. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains evidence of medieval parochial organisation and religious practice in the English countryside.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017259. View the official record →
St Mary's churchyard cross in Gloucestershire is a medieval monument of religious and ceremonial significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017259.
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 1017259.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coberley long barrow (4.9 km), Coberley Roman Villa (5.3 km), Three bowl barrows, known as Emma's Grove round barrows (5.4 km).
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