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The medieval churchyard cross 20 metres south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown, is a stone cross of medieval date that formed part of the religious and ceremonial landscape surrounding the church. Churchyard crosses of this type were characteristic features of parishes throughout medieval England and Wales, serving functions related to worship, assembly, and the demarcation of sacred space. The cross represents the survival of a monument type that became widespread during the medieval period and reflects the ecclesiastical organisation and devotional practices of the parish community.
Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014008. View the official record →
The medieval churchyard cross 20 metres south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown, is a stone cross of medieval date that formed part of the religious and ceremonial landscape surrounding the church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014008.
Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown 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 1014008.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lantern cross 60m north east of Lancarffe (8.5 km), An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe (8.5 km), Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church (9 km).
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