Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1015508
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Somerset. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure typical of parish churchyard crosses erected during the medieval period, which served both as focal points for open-air gatherings and as markers within consecrated ground. Such crosses represent important evidence of medieval religious and social practice, functioning as gathering places for parishioners and marking significant spaces within the ecclesiastical landscape. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the material culture and spatial organisation of medieval parishes in the Southwest.

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015508. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015508.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Churchyard cross in St Mary'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 1015508.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longbottom Farm earthwork (9 km), Medieval estate boundary earthwork on Shute Shelve Hill (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 300m north east of Tyning's Farm (9.6 km).

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