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Grimley churchyard cross

England

List entry 1014886

Nation

England

The designation

Reference

List entry 1014886

Authority

Historic England (NHLE)

Status

Scheduled Monument

Scheduled area

0.01 hectares

Grid reference

SO 83637 60666

Boundary

Scheduled area

Overview

History & significance

Grimley churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of Grimley parish church in Worcestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though precise dating requires examination of its architectural details and construction technique. As a churchyard cross, it would have functioned as a focal point for the parish community, serving both spiritual and practical purposes within the ecclesiastical landscape. The cross represents an important category of parish monument that survives from medieval England, contributing to understanding of local religious practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Grimley churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014886. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Grimley churchyard cross?

Grimley churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of Grimley parish church in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014886.

Who is responsible for protecting Grimley churchyard cross?

Grimley churchyard cross 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 1014886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grimley churchyard cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street (6.2 km), Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory (6.3 km), City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street (6.3 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street

6.2 km

Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory

6.3 km

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street

6.3 km

Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close

6.3 km

Remains of Guesten Hall

6.3 km

Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close

The ground beneath

The bedrock under Grimley churchyard cross

Grimley churchyard cross stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Grimley churchyard cross

DroitwichRoman town · ~4.3 miles AlcesterRoman town · ~15.9 miles Battle of Worcester 1651 with Powick Bridge 1642Battle (1651) · ~5.5 miles Battle of Evesham 1265Battle (1265) · ~16.1 miles Battle of Tewkesbury (1471)Battle (1471) · ~18.3 miles

Domesday entry for Grimley, Worcestershire →

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