Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church

Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church

England
List entry 1015284
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St John the Baptist's Church in Shropshire. The cross survives as a substantial fragment, retaining its shaft and base, which are characteristic of the church crosses that functioned as focal points within parochial spaces from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses typically served both processional and devotional purposes within the churchyard setting. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as evidence of medieval ecclesiastical organisation and stone craftsmanship.

Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015284. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church?

Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St John the Baptist's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015284.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church?

Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist'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 1015284.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nesscliffe Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort (2.5 km), Churchyard cross, St Martin's Church (2.6 km), Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church: part of a motte and bailey castle (2.6 km).

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