Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin

Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin

England
List entry 1020658
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a medieval stone cross located in Shropshire, England. The monument survives as an upright cross shaft within the churchyard setting, representing a form of public monument typical of the medieval period. Such crosses served as focal points for community gatherings and religious observance within parish landscapes. The structure's exact dating and original decorative features are characteristic of medieval ecclesiastical sites in the English Midlands.

Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin?

Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a medieval stone cross located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020658.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin?

Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin 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 1020658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Bower moated site (2.2 km), Limeworks at The Novers (2.2 km), Standing cross in Caynham churchyard (2.2 km).

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