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Thurleigh churchyard cross is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in the village of Thurleigh, Bedfordshire. The cross dates to the medieval period, likely from the fourteenth or fifteenth century, and represents the type of parish churchyard cross that served both religious and social functions in medieval English communities. The surviving structure comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of the period. Such crosses functioned as focal points for parish gatherings and religious observance, and their preservation within churchyards reflects their importance to medieval village life.
Thurleigh churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005410. View the official record →
Thurleigh churchyard cross is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in the village of Thurleigh, Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005410.
Thurleigh churchyard cross 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 1005410.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane (8.7 km), Bedford Castle motte and bailey (8.7 km), Barrow and mortuary enclosure 1100m WNW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex (9.1 km).
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