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The standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument of probable 14th-century date, situated within the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin at Warwickshire. The cross survives as a stone shaft mounted upon a stepped base, representing a common form of parish cross that would have served both religious and civic functions within the medieval community. Such crosses typically marked gathering places and served as focal points for proclamations, markets, and religious observances. The monument remains in situ within the churchyard, forming part of the archaeological and architectural heritage of the parish.
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019759. View the official record →
The standing cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval monument of probable 14th-century date, situated within the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin at Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019759.
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard 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 1019759.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinwarton Dovecot (0.1 km), Alcester Abbey (1.7 km), Roman town (1.8 km).
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