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St Peter's Churchyard Cross in Leicestershire is a medieval stone cross that survives within the churchyard of St Peter's Church. The monument dates from the medieval period, though the precise dating of its construction remains uncertain without detailed archaeological analysis. The cross represents a form of ecclesiastical monument common in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the sacred precinct. Its survival to the present day makes it a significant example of medieval stone work and demonstrates the continuity of religious practice and monumental commemoration at this site over several centuries.
Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017798. View the official record →
St Peter's Churchyard Cross in Leicestershire is a medieval stone cross that survives within the churchyard of St Peter's Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017798.
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 1017798.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moor Lane moated site, Whissendine (3.8 km), Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house (3.9 km), Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church (3.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.