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Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Staffordshire. The monument dates from the medieval period, though the precise date of construction remains uncertain without detailed archaeological examination or documentary evidence. As a churchyard cross, it would have served liturgical and communal functions typical of such monuments, which commonly marked sacred space and facilitated outdoor religious gatherings and processions. The cross survives as evidence of medieval devotional practice and the material culture of parish communities in medieval England.
Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016434. View the official record →
Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016434.
Cross in St Mary'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 1016434.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm (2.5 km), The Redhouse, Whitehouse and Newhouse glassworks (2.8 km), Roman camps at Greensforge (3.2 km).
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