Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Mary's Church

Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1014901
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross located in Worcestershire. The monument dates from the medieval period, a common feature of English churchyards where such crosses served both liturgical and social functions, often acting as focal points for gatherings and processions. The cross exemplifies the type of ecclesiastical monuments that were erected to mark sacred space and facilitate religious observance within parish churchyards during the Middle Ages.

Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church?

Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014901.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church?

Churchyard cross, St Mary'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 1014901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure W of Church Farm (5.1 km), Medieval fishponds and ridged cultivation remains, east of Grimley village (5.4 km), Hawford Roman camp (5.9 km).

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