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The standing cross at the Church of St James, Norton is a medieval stone cross of Perpendicular period or later date. The monument comprises a shaft mounted upon a stepped base, representing a form of ecclesiastical cross common to English churchyards from the thirteenth century onwards. Such crosses typically served both functional and devotional purposes within the parish, marking sacred space and providing a focus for outdoor worship and assembly. The survival of this example contributes to the architectural and social history of Norton parish and demonstrates the continuing tradition of stone cross monuments through the medieval period.
Standing cross at the Church of St James, Norton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012878. View the official record →
The standing cross at the Church of St James, Norton is a medieval stone cross of Perpendicular period or later date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012878.
Standing cross at the Church of St James, Norton 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 1012878.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beauchief Abbey Premonstratensian monastery: inner precinct and three fishponds (2.5 km), Hoffman Kiln between Aizlewood Road and Cutts Terrace (3 km), Abbeydale Works (3.3 km).
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