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St Gregory's churchyard medieval cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Shropshire. The monument survives as a stone structure within the churchyard of St Gregory's church, representing the type of wayside or churchyard cross that was commonplace in medieval English parishes. Such crosses served both liturgical and community functions, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for parish gatherings. The surviving remains reflect the enduring importance of these monuments within the medieval ecclesiastical landscape, though like many such structures its precise original form and detailed chronology require careful archaeological assessment.
Medieval cross in St Gregory's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015292. View the official record →
St Gregory's churchyard medieval cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015292.
Medieval cross in St Gregory'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 1015292.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval Settlement, south-east of Upton Cressett Hall (1.9 km), Moated site and associated ponds (2 km), Roman Settlement, 390m north-east of New House Farm (2.4 km).
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