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The Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard is a medieval monument of likely fourteenth-century origin, standing in the parish of Ledbury in Herefordshire. The cross survives as a stone structure typical of ecclesiastical crosses erected in churchyards during the medieval period, serving functions both practical and symbolic within the life of the parish. Such crosses commonly marked significant spaces within the churchyard and may have served as gathering points for parish business or as stations during processions. The monument reflects the religious and communal importance of the church as a focal point in medieval parochial organisation.
Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016129. View the official record →
The Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard is a medieval monument of likely fourteenth-century origin, standing in the parish of Ledbury in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016129.
Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' 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 1016129.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dry Arch Bridge 300yds (270m) NE of St Giles' Church (7.6 km), Ruardean Castle (8.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section 330m east of Stowfield Farm (9.1 km).
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