Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard

Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1014413
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone feature consisting of the base or socket element of a standing cross. Located in Gloucestershire, this monument represents the type of stone fixtures that commonly marked significant positions within ecclesiastical spaces during the medieval period. The socket stone would originally have supported a shaft, likely carved or squared, as part of a complete cross structure typical of churchyard monuments from the medieval era. Such features served both devotional and communal functions, often positioned to mark sacred or administrative focal points within the church precinct.

Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014413. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard?

Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone feature consisting of the base or socket element of a standing cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014413.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard?

Standing cross socket stone 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 1014413.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church (7.9 km), Medieval cross immediately south of Gumstool Bridge (8 km), Medieval cross 40m east of village hall (8.1 km).

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