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Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a medieval cross of uncertain date, located in Huish Episcopi, Somerset. The monument stands within the churchyard as a characteristic example of the type of parish crosses that served liturgical and communal functions in medieval settlements. Such crosses typically functioned as focal points for outdoor processions, gatherings, and parish business, though the precise dating and original form of this particular example remain matters of archaeological assessment. The structure represents an important element of the medieval parish landscape, contributing to understanding of how communities organised their sacred and secular activities around the church precinct.
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015455. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard is a medieval cross of uncertain date, located in Huish Episcopi, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015455.
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin'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 1015455.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Chapel, Shearston (2.6 km), Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place (4.4 km), Buckland Priory fishponds (4.9 km).
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