Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Mary's churchyard

Cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1018304
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church. As a parish cross, it would have served as a focal point for the local community and likely functioned in religious and administrative capacities. The cross represents the surviving remnants of medieval monumental stonework typical of Norfolk's ecclesiastical landscape.

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018304.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in St Mary's churchyard?

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 1018304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two tumuli in Big Wood (6 km), Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (6.2 km), Multi phased site dating from the Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period east of Harford Farm (6.8 km).

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