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Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a complex of three stone crosses situated within the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Lancashire. The crosses represent important examples of medieval monumental stonework, with their precise dating and original functions reflecting the religious and commemorative practices of their period. The three crosses survive as substantial upright monuments, their form and construction typical of medieval cross-head designs that served both as focal points for outdoor worship and as markers of significant burial or ceremonial locations. These monuments contribute to the archaeological and architectural record of the site and the surrounding medieval landscape of Lancashire.
Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009489. View the official record →
Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a complex of three stone crosses situated within the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009489.
Three high crosses 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 1009489.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whalley Cistercian abbey (0.2 km), Whalley Bridge (0.3 km), Portfield hillfort (1.5 km).
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