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Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, likely from the later medieval period. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Peter's Church and forms part of the wider ecclesiastical landscape of the parish. Such churchyard crosses served both practical and symbolic functions within medieval communities, often acting as focal points for gatherings and religious observance. The specific architectural details and surviving condition of this example contribute to understanding local medieval stone working traditions in Northamptonshire.
Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020176. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, likely from the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020176.
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 1020176.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Irthlingborough bowl barrow, 760m west of Rutland Lodge (3.8 km), Raunds bowl barrow (4.4 km), Crow Hill Iron Age hillfort with associated Iron Age, Roman and Medieval settlements (4.6 km).
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