Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard

England
List entry 1012671
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1012671
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SK 02790 37873
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard is a collection of early medieval stone monuments located in Staffordshire. The crosses date to the ninth and tenth centuries, representing the period of significant cultural contact and settlement between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples in the Midlands. These monuments are carved from stone and display characteristics typical of the Anglo-Scandinavian artistic tradition, reflecting the religious and cultural expression of communities during the Viking Age and its aftermath. The crosses constitute important archaeological evidence of the religious life and artistic practices of this period in the region.

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012671. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard?

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard is a collection of early medieval stone monuments located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012671.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard?

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' 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 1012671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Hall moated site (1.2 km), Bowl Barrow 280m ESE of Hall Green House (1.4 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of Oldwood (3 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses in St Mary's and All Saints' churchyard

Water EatonRoman town · ~18.6 milesWallRoman town · ~20 milesBattle of Hopton Heath 1643Battle (1643) · ~8.4 miles