Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston

Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston

England
List entry 1015297
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston is a stone cross shaft surviving in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Dudleston, Shropshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, representing a type of monument commonly found in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards. The cross shaft remains as evidence of devotional practice and the organisation of medieval parish communities. Its survival within the consecrated churchyard setting reflects the historical continuity of this site as a place of religious significance.

Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston?

Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston is a stone cross shaft surviving in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Dudleston, Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015297.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston?

Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston 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 1015297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross in St Mary's churchyard, Dudleston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: 110m long section, 620m south east of Henlle Home Farm (5.4 km), Wat's Dyke, 420m long section, 190m west of the junction between Preeshenlle Lane and St Martin's Road (5.8 km), Bryn-y-Castell and a section of Wat's Dyke adjacent to Preeshenlle United Reformed Church (6 km).

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