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
The designation
Reference
List entry 1019661
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SP 34108 44347
Boundary

Scheduled area

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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 located in Warwickshire. The monument stands in the churchyard south of the parish church and dates to the medieval period, likely serving a liturgical or commemorative function within the ecclesiastical landscape of the settlement. The cross represents the type of stone monument commonly erected in English churchyards during the Middle Ages, though the specific date of its construction and original form are not precisely documented in the available scholarly record. It remains a physical testament to medieval religious practice and the material culture of Middle Tysoe.

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 located in Warwickshire. 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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The bedrock under 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 stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.