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Churchyard cross at St George's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely erected between the 13th and 15th centuries. The monument stands within the churchyard at St George's Church and represents the type of communal gathering point common to parish churches throughout medieval England. Such crosses frequently served practical and ceremonial functions, including the proclamation of important notices and the demarcation of sacred space around the church. The cross's present condition and architectural details reflect its long exposure to the elements and the various modifications or repairs undertaken over the centuries.
Churchyard cross, St George's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014887. View the official record →
Churchyard cross at St George's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely erected between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014887.
Churchyard cross, St George'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 1014887.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (2.6 km), Roman villa E of the Rectory (3.4 km), Capler Camp (3.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Churchyard cross, St George's churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Churchyard cross, St George's churchyard stands on Silurian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Silurian. The rock here is limestone, mudstone and calcareous mudstone.