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Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross which survives in situ within the churchyard at Darley Dale in Derbyshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though its precise construction date remains uncertain. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted upon a base, representing a common form of public monument erected in parish churchyards during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served both devotional and practical functions within their communities, marking significant gathering places and points of reference within the settlement.
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008822. View the official record →
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross which survives in situ within the churchyard at Darley Dale in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008822.
Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church 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 1008822.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and part of an open field system, 250m north west of Callow Hall (2.8 km), Callow Hall moated site (2.8 km), Alderwasley Chapel (3.7 km).
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