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Churchyard cross in St Nicholas's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, located in the parish churchyard at Worcestershire. The monument comprises a cross head mounted on a shaft, representing a common form of ecclesiastical monument erected in English churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses served both liturgical and community functions, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for processions and gatherings within the churchyard. The survival of this example contributes to the understanding of medieval parish religious practice and monumental practice in the region.
Churchyard cross in St Nicholas's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016115. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Nicholas's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, located in the parish churchyard at Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016115.
Churchyard cross in St Nicholas'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 1016115.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ripple village cross (1.8 km), Towbury Hill camp (1.9 km), Moated site at Moat House (2.2 km).
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