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The churchyard cross at St John The Evangelist's in Somerset is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, standing within the grounds of the parish church. Such crosses served as focal points for religious observance and community gathering within churchyards throughout the medieval period. The monument represents a typical example of parish ecclesiastical architecture, though specific details of its physical condition and ornamental character require examination of the site itself. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological and architectural heritage of its locality.
Churchyard cross in St John The Evangelist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015515. View the official record →
The churchyard cross at St John The Evangelist's in Somerset is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date, standing within the grounds of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015515.
Churchyard cross in St John The Evangelist'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 1015515.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm (3.9 km), Large univallate hillfort on Cadbury Hill (4.7 km), Congresbury village cross (5.6 km).
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