Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo churchyard crosses

Two churchyard crosses

England
List entry 1006784
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two churchyard crosses is a scheduled ancient monument located in Huntingdonshire, England. The site comprises two separate medieval stone crosses situated within a churchyard, representing examples of the devotional and processional monuments that were common features of English parish churches from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses served both liturgical and communal functions, often marking focal points for religious observance and gatherings within the churchyard space. The survival of two examples at this location demonstrates the historical importance of the site and its continuity as a place of Christian worship across several centuries.

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

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Questions & answers

What is Two churchyard crosses?

Two churchyard crosses is a scheduled ancient monument 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).

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