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St Michael's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Michael's Church in Herefordshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ecclesiastical monument common in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving both liturgical and communal functions. Such crosses typically marked the centre of the churchyard and were used for preaching, processions, and as focal points for parish gatherings. The cross survives as a testament to medieval parish life and the physical organisation of church spaces in medieval England.
Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016136. View the official record →
St Michael's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Michael's Church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016136.
Churchyard cross in St Michael'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 1016136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Twts (5.2 km), Mound S of Woodbrook (6.1 km), Offa's Dyke: the section E of Garden Wood, extending SE 85yds (80m) (6.5 km).
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