Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard

England
List entry 1012668
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard is a medieval cross located in Staffordshire, England. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1012668, indicating its status as a designated ancient monument of historical importance. Such churchyard crosses typically date from the medieval period and served ceremonial, devotional, and sometimes market functions within parish communities. The cross represents an important surviving example of parochial religious architecture from this era.

Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012668. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard is a medieval cross located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012668.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Luke'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 1012668.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, St Luke's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillaton Old Hall (4.7 km), Moated site and bloomery in Courtbanks Covert (6.3 km), Rodbaston Old Hall moated site and fishpond (6.3 km).

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