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St Mary and St Peter's Churchyard Cross is a medieval monument located in the parish churchyard at Crewkerne in Somerset. The cross is a fine example of a churchyard cross, a common feature of English parishes from the medieval period onwards, typically serving functions both religious and social within the community. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the exact century of its construction remains subject to scholarly assessment based on its architectural characteristics. It remains an important historical asset, recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1015875, and represents the continuity of parish life and religious practice in Somerset over several centuries.
Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015875. View the official record →
St Mary and St Peter's Churchyard Cross is a medieval monument located in the parish churchyard at Crewkerne in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015875.
Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter'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 1015875.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m west of Starve Lark Farm (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 390m northwest of Fernhill Farm (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 350m northwest of Fernhill Farm (9.4 km).
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