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 structure dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church, serving as a focal point for the ecclesiastical landscape. Such crosses were characteristic features of parish churchyards throughout medieval England, functioning as gathering places and focal points for religious and secular community activity. The cross represents the established religious and social infrastructure of its parish during the medieval period.

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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