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The churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Corton Denham in Somerset. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a type of ecclesiastical monument commonly found in English churchyards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the parish. Such crosses typically marked significant locations within the churchyard and may have been used for preaching, processions, or as a gathering point for parishioners. The structure survives as evidence of medieval parish religious life and continues to form part of the historic landscape surrounding the church.
Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016202. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the parish churchyard at Corton Denham in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016202.
Churchyard cross in St Andrew'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 1016202.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Redhill (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm (6.1 km), The Fairy Toot long barrow 350m SSW of Howgrove Farm (7.1 km).
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