Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard

England
List entry 1014685
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Warwickshire. The monument survives as a substantial example of a churchyard cross, a common feature of English parishes from the medieval period onwards, serving both liturgical and community functions. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Peter ad Vincula, a church with medieval origins, and represents the type of monumental marker that would have been focal to parish life. As a listed monument, the cross is recognised as an important survival of medieval parish infrastructure, though its precise date of construction within the medieval period would require specialist examination of its architectural details and stonework.

Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014685. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard?

Churchyard Cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014685.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula 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 1014685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, St Peter ad Vincula churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm (0.2 km), Nadbury Camp (1.1 km), Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington (4.5 km).

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