Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul

Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul

England
List entry 1019660
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul is a medieval stone cross located in Warwickshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its erection remains uncertain from the available archaeological evidence. The cross stands in the churchyard to the north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul and represents a common form of ecclesiastical monument found throughout England during the medieval centuries. Such crosses frequently served both practical and spiritual functions within the parish, marking sacred space and potentially serving as a focus for community gatherings and devotional practices.

Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019660. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul?

Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul is a medieval stone cross located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019660.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul?

Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul 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 1019660.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross immediately north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Bank (0.3 km), Medieval settlement at Brookhampton (0.7 km), King John's Castle (1.3 km).

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