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Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Chad's Church in Shropshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a type of monument commonly found in English churchyards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the parish community. The surviving structure demonstrates the form characteristic of medieval churchyard crosses, which typically served as focal points for gatherings and processions. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval parish organisation and religious practice.
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015888. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Chad's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015888.
Churchyard cross, St Chad'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 1015888.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Mary Magdalene's Church (1.8 km), Churchyard cross, St Cuthbert's Church (2.1 km), Moated site 330m south west of Humphreston Hall (2.4 km).
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