Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe

Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe

England
List entry 1019661
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. The monument stands in the churchyard to the south of the parish church and represents a type of wayside or churchyard cross common throughout England during the medieval period. Such crosses served multiple functions within medieval communities, including as focal points for gatherings and religious observance. The cross survives as a testament to the long-established religious and social significance of the Middle Tysoe locality.

Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe?

Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019661.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe?

Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe 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 1019661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross immediately south of the Church of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Middle Tysoe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lyncheted ridge and furrow N of Shenington (3.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Peter's churchyard (4.2 km), Motte and bailey castle 130m north west of Manor Farm (5 km).

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