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The churchyard cross in St Margaret's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the grounds of the parish church. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ecclesiastical monument that was common in English churchyards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the community. Such crosses typically marked significant points within the churchyard and may have been used as gathering places or processional stations. The monument survives as evidence of medieval religious practice and the organization of parish spaces in Somerset.
Churchyard cross in St Margaret's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015458. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Margaret's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the grounds of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015458.
Churchyard cross in St Margaret'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 1015458.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort (3.5 km), Churchyard cross in All Saints' churchyard (5 km), Two bowl barrows and a round cairn on Lydeard Hill, 750m north of Tilbury Farm (5.2 km).
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