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Churchyard cross, St Martin's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Martin's Church in Shropshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses were commonly erected in churchyards as focal points for open-air preaching, market gatherings, and parish assemblies. The cross survives as an example of parish religious and civic infrastructure typical of medieval English communities. Its precise architectural details and current state of preservation reflect both its original medieval construction and subsequent alterations common to monuments of this longevity.
Churchyard cross, St Martin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015282. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St Martin's Church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Martin's Church in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015282.
Churchyard cross, St Martin'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 1015282.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Andrew's Church (1.3 km), Motte castle 140m south east of Wilcot Hall (3.1 km), Moated site 480m east of Yeaton Peverey Farm (4.2 km).
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