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Putley churchyard cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Putley in Herefordshire. The monument consists of a stone shaft mounted on a base, characteristic of the type of crosses that stood in churchyards throughout England during the medieval period. The cross is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and represents the religious and communal significance of such structures in medieval parish life, serving both as a focus for worship and as a landmark within the settlement. Its exact date of construction remains uncertain, though such crosses were commonly erected or maintained between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Putley churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015449. View the official record →
Putley churchyard cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Putley in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015449.
Putley 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 1015449.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa E of the Rectory (0.6 km), Churchyard cross, St George's churchyard (3.9 km), Wall Hills Camp (4.5 km).
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