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Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Michael's Church. Churchyard crosses of this type served both practical and spiritual functions within parish communities, often marking the centre of the churchyard and serving as gathering points for processions and parish business. The cross remains an important example of medieval parish religious architecture and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system.
Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017489. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017489.
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 1017489.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village remains immediately south of the church (2.7 km), Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (2.8 km), Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks (3.2 km).
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