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Cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. The monument dates from the medieval period, though its precise construction date remains uncertain. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Leonard's Church and represents a type of ecclesiastical monument common in English parishes from the medieval era onwards. Such crosses typically served both practical and spiritual functions within their communities, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for outdoor gatherings and processions.
Cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015511. View the official record →
Cross in St Leonard's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015511.
Cross in St Leonard'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 1015511.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm (2.3 km), Minor Romano-British villa 300m north west of Tapwell Bridge (4.1 km), Kingswood Abbey gate (4.5 km).
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