Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees

Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees

England
List entry 1018314
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees is a medieval cross monument located within the churchyard of All Saints' Church in the parish of Toftrees, Norfolk. The cross belongs to a category of parish crosses that were erected during the medieval period, serving both as focal points for community gathering and as religious monuments. The surviving structure comprises a stone base and shaft, characteristic of crosses from this era, though like many such monuments it has undergone repair and restoration over the centuries. Such crosses typically functioned in conjunction with their adjacent churches, marking sacred space within the settlement and representing the material expression of parochial Christianity in medieval Norfolk.

Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees?

Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees is a medieval cross monument located within the churchyard of All Saints' Church in the parish of Toftrees, Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018314.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees?

Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees 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 1018314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in All Saints' churchyard, Toftrees?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village (site of) (2.5 km), Moated site 530m north east of Manor Farm (3.7 km), Deserted village, Godwick (5.6 km).

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