Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church

Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church

England
List entry 1020663
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located at Stottesdon in Shropshire. The monument comprises a substantial stone shaft that remains in situ within the churchyard, representing a type of ecclesiastical monument common throughout medieval England. Such crosses typically served liturgical, processional, or commemorative functions within the sacred space of the parish church. The precise dating and original architectural details of this particular cross require reference to the formal archaeological record and scheduled monument documentation maintained by the heritage authorities.

Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church?

Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located at Stottesdon in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020663.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church?

Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' 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 1020663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 250m west of Yockleton Hall (5.6 km), Hawcocks Mount ringwork castle 200m north east of Hawcocks Farm (6.7 km), Caus Castle: a small multivallate hillfort, a motte and bailey castle and a medieval borough (6.9 km).

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