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Ightfield medieval cross is a standing cross located in the churchyard of the parish church in Ightfield, Shropshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a testament to the religious and communal significance of such structures within parish landscapes. Medieval crosses of this type typically served functions ranging from preaching stations to markers of sacred ground, and often became focal points for community gatherings. The cross remains an important archaeological and architectural record of medieval devotional practice in rural Shropshire.
Medieval cross in Ightfield churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015296. View the official record →
Ightfield medieval cross is a standing cross located in the churchyard of the parish church in Ightfield, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015296.
Medieval cross in Ightfield 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 1015296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm (2.4 km), Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston (2.7 km), Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston (2.8 km).
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