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Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church, serving as a significant example of the religious and commemorative monuments that were common features of parish churches during the Middle Ages. The cross represents the type of devotional and possibly processional monument that would have held importance for the local community. Its presence in the churchyard reflects the established practice of placing crosses in prominent ecclesiastical spaces during the medieval era.
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018108. View the official record →
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018108.
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 1018108.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mileham Castle (0.6 km), Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch') (2.3 km), Deserted medieval village (2.5 km).
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