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Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Chad's Church in Shropshire. The cross is a stone structure typical of parish churchyard crosses, which served both liturgical and practical functions within medieval communities, often marking the centre of the sacred space and functioning as a focal point for outdoor religious gatherings and processions. The surviving remains indicate construction in the medieval period, though like many such monuments it has undergone repair and reconstruction over subsequent centuries. As a listed ancient monument, it represents an important element of the church's medieval landscape and the religious life of its parish.
Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015655. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Chad's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015655.
Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church 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 1015655.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Devil's Ring and Finger (1 km), Audley's Cross, 240m SSW of Audley's Cross Farmhouse (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 120m south west of Dorrington Cottage, Pipe Gate (3.6 km).
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