Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo churchyard crosses

Two churchyard crosses

England
List entry 1006784
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Two churchyard crosses is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two separate cross structures located in Huntingdonshire, England. These crosses represent examples of medieval ecclesiastical stonework, likely dating to the later medieval period, and would have served functional and devotional purposes within their churchyard setting. The precise architectural details and current condition of the crosses reflect typical features of crosses from their era, which commonly functioned as focal points for outdoor worship and community gathering within parish churchyards. As a scheduled monument, the site is recognised for its historical and archaeological significance to understanding medieval religious practice and material culture in the region.

Two churchyard crosses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006784. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Two churchyard crosses?

Two churchyard crosses is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two separate cross structures located in Huntingdonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006784.

Who is responsible for protecting Two churchyard crosses?

Two churchyard crosses 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 1006784.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two churchyard crosses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Papley deserted medieval village, moat and fishpond, near Warmington. (5 km), Ashton Roman small town north east of Oundle (6 km), Deserted village N of Washingley Park (6.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Two churchyard crosses