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Chelmarsh Medieval Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Chelmarsh, Shropshire. The monument represents a form of religious monument characteristic of medieval parish churches, where such crosses served both devotional and practical functions within the sacred precinct. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, demonstrating the craftsmanship and religious investment of its period. Its presence in the churchyard attests to the long-established religious significance of the Chelmarsh site and contributes to understanding medieval ecclesiastical practice in the Welsh Marches region.
Medieval cross in Chelmarsh churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015294. View the official record →
Chelmarsh Medieval Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in Chelmarsh, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015294.
Medieval cross in Chelmarsh 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 1015294.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 65m south west of St Bartholomew's Church (1.8 km), Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford (3.4 km), Medieval cross in Quatt churchyard (3.6 km).
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