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St Martin's churchyard medieval cross in Preston Gubbals is a standing cross of medieval date located within the churchyard of the parish church. The monument survives as a stone structure and represents a type of religious monument common to English churchyards during the medieval period, serving functions both devotional and practical within the life of the parish community. Such crosses were typically focal points within churchyards, often associated with preaching, processions, and communal gathering. The cross at Preston Gubbals is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval parish religious practice in Shropshire.
Medieval cross in St Martin's churchyard, Preston Gubbals is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016070. View the official record →
St Martin's churchyard medieval cross in Preston Gubbals is a standing cross of medieval date located within the churchyard of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016070.
Medieval cross in St Martin's churchyard, Preston Gubbals 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 1016070.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrewsbury Castle (6.8 km), Remains of tower in Victoria Avenue (7 km), Length of medieval town wall, sally port and interval tower (7 km).
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