Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard

Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard

England
List entry 1016117
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Swithin's Churchyard Cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Swithin's Church in Herefordshire. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a typical example of the churchyard crosses that served as focal points for parish life and religious observance. Such monuments commonly functioned as gathering places and markers within sacred ground, and this example displays the architectural character consistent with medieval ecclesiastical monuments in the English Midlands. The cross remains an important fixture within the historic churchyard landscape and provides evidence of medieval parochial practice and community organisation in Herefordshire.

Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016117. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard?

St Swithin's Churchyard Cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Swithin's Church in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016117.

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

Churchyard cross in St Swithin'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 1016117.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section in Highbury Plains, 370m west of Birt's Barn (8.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury Farm (8.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury Farm (9 km).

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