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Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard is a medieval cross located within the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Leicestershire. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a category of ecclesiastical monument commonly found in English churchyards, serving both ceremonial and practical functions within the religious life of the parish. Such crosses typically marked the centre of the churchyard and were used for preaching and parochial gatherings. The structure survives as evidence of medieval parochial organisation and the material expression of religious practice in the locality.
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 cross located within the churchyard of St Peter's Church 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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