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High Cross in St Peter's churchyard, Heysham, is a medieval stone cross of Early Christian or Anglo-Saxon origin. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Peter's Church, itself an important Early Medieval site situated on the Lancashire coast. The cross represents a significant example of the monumental stone crosses that characterised Early Medieval religious communities in northern England, though the precise dating and original form of the shaft and head require careful archaeological assessment. Its survival in situ within the churchyard demonstrates the continuity of sacred space and Christian devotion at this location across centuries.
High cross in St Peter's churchyard, Heysham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009491. View the official record →
High Cross in St Peter's churchyard, Heysham, is a medieval stone cross of Early Christian or Anglo-Saxon origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009491.
High cross in St Peter's churchyard, Heysham 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 1009491.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Patrick's early Christian chapel and associated cemetery, Lower Heysham (0.1 km), Torrisholme bowl barrow (5.6 km), Glasson Dock (6.5 km).
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