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Churchyard Cross, St Peter's churchyard, is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of ceremonial or processional cross commonly found in English churchyards from the thirteenth century onwards. Such crosses served important functions within parish life, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for religious gatherings and processions. The cross survives as a testament to the religious and social practices of medieval parish communities in the East Midlands region.
Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014517. View the official record →
Churchyard Cross, St Peter's churchyard, is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014517.
Churchyard cross, St Peter'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 1014517.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended enclosure on Robin-a-tiptoe Hill (3.3 km), Market cross on west side of Market Place (3.7 km), Castle mound (4.8 km).
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