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Oakley churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard at Oakley in Bedfordshire. The cross is a stone structure of substantial antiquity, forming part of the religious landscape that developed around the parish church. Such crosses typically served both liturgical and communal functions within medieval parishes, marking sacred space and providing focal points for outdoor devotion and gathering. The monument remains an important record of medieval parochial practice in Bedfordshire.
Oakley churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005408. View the official record →
Oakley churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard at Oakley in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005408.
Oakley churchyard cross 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 1005408.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School (4.2 km), Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane (5.2 km), Bedford Castle motte and bailey (5.3 km).
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