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Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Gloucestershire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of ecclesiastical monument sculpture typical of its era. As a churchyard cross, it would have served both functional and ceremonial purposes within the parish, marking a focal point for religious observance and potentially serving as a gathering place for the community. The monument survives as testament to the continuity of religious practice and monumental tradition within the English parish from the medieval period onwards.
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015136. View the official record →
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015136.
Cross in St John the Baptist'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 1015136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 720m south east of Longwood Farm (8.7 km), Bown Hill long barrow 790m south east of Longwood Farm (8.7 km), Bowl barrow, known as Woodchester Beaker barrow, 430m west of Longwood Farm (8.8 km).
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