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The churchyard cross in St George's churchyard is a medieval stone monument located in Somerset, England. The structure belongs to the category of parish churchyard crosses, which typically served as gathering points and focal markers within the religious and civic life of medieval communities. Like many examples of this monument type, it dates to the medieval period, though the precise construction date and any subsequent restoration work would require consultation of the detailed archaeological record associated with its national heritage listing. The cross would have functioned as a significant physical feature within the consecrated churchyard space, reflecting the importance of such monuments in the landscape of medieval parish organisation.
Churchyard cross in St George's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015454. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St George's churchyard is a medieval stone monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015454.
Churchyard cross in St George'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 1015454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place (1.1 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (1.1 km), Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock (1.2 km).
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