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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 to the medieval period and represents an example of the type of preaching or parish cross that would have served liturgical and communal functions within the ecclesiastical landscape. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, testament to the religious and social importance of such monuments in medieval parish life. Its preservation within the churchyard demonstrates the continuity of sacred space and religious practice from the medieval period onwards.
Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016436. 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 1016436.
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 1016436.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat House moated site (3 km), Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church (3.8 km), Gunstone leper well (5.9 km).
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