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St Swithin's churchyard cross in Herefordshire is a medieval monument surviving from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The cross stands as a substantial stone structure typical of parochial crosses that served both liturgical and communal functions within the medieval churchyard. Such crosses frequently marked processional routes, acted as focal points for outdoor worship, and served practical purposes within the burial ground. The monument represents an important surviving example of medieval parish infrastructure and continues to form a significant feature of the churchyard landscape.
Churchyard cross in St Swithin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016117. View the official record →
St Swithin's churchyard cross in Herefordshire is a medieval monument surviving from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016117.
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.
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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