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 monument located in Staffordshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Luke's Church, serving as a focus for the sacred space and reflecting the religious and communal significance of the site. As a churchyard cross, it would have functioned as a gathering point and marker of the consecrated ground, typical of such monuments found throughout England during the medieval era. The cross remains an important example of ecclesiastical architecture and demonstrates the material expression of religious practice in the medieval English countryside.

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 monument 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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