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Lady Godiva's churchyard cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Church in Staffordshire. The cross is a medieval structure traditionally associated with the legendary figure of Lady Godiva, though scholarly consensus regarding its precise dating and original function remains cautious. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing a type of church monument common in English churchyards from the medieval period onwards. Its historical significance lies principally in its local associations and its status as a longstanding landmark within the parish landscape.
Lady Godiva's churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017816. View the official record →
Lady Godiva's churchyard cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Church in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017816.
Lady Godiva's churchyard cross in St Bartholomew'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 1017816.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge, towpath and lock on Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Awbridge (3.5 km), Medieval settlement at Cooper's Bank Farm (5.6 km), Cross in St Mary's churchyard (6 km).
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