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Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard, Gloucestershire is a medieval stone feature consisting of a socket stone that once supported a cross shaft. The socket stone, of substantial proportions, dates to the medieval period and represents the surviving base element of what was originally a complete standing cross structure. Such crosses served important functions within parish churchyards, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for community gatherings and religious observance. The survival of the socket stone demonstrates the durability of these monumental forms and provides evidence of medieval stone working practices and the material culture of English parishes.
Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014413. View the official record →
Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard, Gloucestershire is a medieval stone feature consisting of a socket stone that once supported a cross shaft. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014413.
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.
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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