Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard

Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard

England
List entry 1015424
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Peter's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Gloucestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain without detailed archaeological study or documentary evidence. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure within the churchyard setting, where such monuments commonly served both devotional and practical functions within the religious and social life of the parish. As an ancient monument, it represents an important surviving example of medieval church furnishings and continues to form part of the material heritage of the parish church.

Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard?

St Peter's Churchyard Cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015424.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard?

Churchyard cross in St Peter'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 1015424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wellhill Copse round barrow (6.3 km), Tar Barrows: the earthwork and buried remains of two prehistoric or Roman round barrows and the buried remains of a Romano-British or earlier funerary and ritual site (7.4 km), St John's Hospital chantry (7.4 km).

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