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The churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument situated in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and would have functioned as a focal point within the churchyard, serving both ritual and community purposes typical of crosses erected in English parishes during this era. Such crosses commonly marked burial grounds and served as gathering places for processions and parish assemblies. The monument's survival represents an important example of medieval parochial infrastructure in the region.
Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017491. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument situated in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017491.
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 1017491.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated grange at Stoughton (0.2 km), Stretton Magna deserted village, two fishponds and moated site. (2.4 km), Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks (5.3 km).
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