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St Peter's Churchyard Cross in Leicestershire is a medieval monument of uncertain date, likely originating in the later medieval period. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Peter's Church and represents a type of parish monument that served both spiritual and practical functions within the medieval ecclesiastical landscape. Such churchyard crosses typically marked sacred space and may have been used as gathering points or stations within religious processions. The monument survives as evidence of the devotional and ceremonial practices of medieval parish communities in the East Midlands.
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 monument of uncertain date, likely originating in the later medieval period. 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).
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