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Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a medieval stone cross standing in the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church in Shropshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a common form of parish monument found throughout medieval England, serving functions both spiritual and practical within the church precinct. The structure exemplifies the architectural and sculptural traditions of its era, with stone construction typical of crosses that survived the Reformation and subsequent centuries. As a listed ancient monument, it forms part of the significant medieval heritage associated with St John the Baptist's Church and contributes to understanding medieval parochial life and ecclesiastical landscape in the region.
Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015284. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church is a medieval stone cross standing in the churchyard of St John the Baptist's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015284.
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.
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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