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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses is a group of stone monuments in the churchyard of St Mary's and All Saints' Church near Gnosall in Staffordshire. The crosses date from the Viking period and represent significant evidence of Scandinavian cultural influence in the Midlands during the ninth and tenth centuries. These carved stone crosses, typical of the period, demonstrate the integration of Christian and Norse artistic traditions that characterised Anglo-Scandinavian material culture. The monuments remain important witnesses to the settlement patterns and religious practices of communities in this region during the early medieval period.

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

Three Anglo-Scandinavian crosses is a group of stone monuments in the churchyard of St Mary's and All Saints' Church near Gnosall 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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