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St Bridget's churchyard cross at Chelvey is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth-century date, situated within the churchyard of the parish church in this Somerset village. The monument comprises a shaft and base of squared stone construction typical of ecclesiastical monuments of the period. Such crosses served important functions within the medieval churchyard, providing a focal point for processions, gatherings, and various liturgical activities central to parish life. The cross remains a testament to the religious significance of Chelvey and the investment in stone monuments that characterised the later medieval period in the region.
Churchyard cross in St Bridget's churchyard, Chelvey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015507. View the official record →
St Bridget's churchyard cross at Chelvey is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth-century date, situated within the churchyard of the parish church in this Somerset village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015507.
Churchyard cross in St Bridget's churchyard, Chelvey 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 1015507.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Redhill (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 90m south-west of Bicknell Farm (7.5 km), The Fairy Toot long barrow 350m SSW of Howgrove Farm (8.5 km).
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