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The churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though it likely dates from the late medieval period. The cross stands as a focal point within the churchyard and represents a common form of parish infrastructure from the medieval and early modern periods. Such crosses typically served ceremonial and practical functions within the community, marking sacred space and serving as gathering points. The exact original form and decorative elements of this particular cross may have been subject to later restoration or modification, as was common with many surviving examples of this monument type.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017488. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though it likely dates from the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017488.
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 1017488.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens (4.4 km), Kirby Muxloe Castle (4.7 km), Jewry Wall: remains of a Roman bath house, palaestra and Anglo-Saxon church (5.2 km).
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