Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church

Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church

England
List entry 1015453
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. The cross stands within the churchyard and represents the type of processional or preaching cross commonly erected in English parishes during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served as focal points for outdoor religious gatherings and ceremonies within the church precinct. The monument is recorded as an ancient monument of significance under the heritage listing system, though specific details regarding its precise dating and original form require reference to the detailed monument record held by the heritage authority.

Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church?

Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015453.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church?

Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church 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 1015453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 5.6m south east of the porch of St Martin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (5.9 km), Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort (7.1 km), Two bowl barrows and a round cairn on Lydeard Hill, 750m north of Tilbury Farm (7.3 km).

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