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The churchyard cross pedestal at Langtree is a medieval stone monument consisting of a substantial stepped base that formerly supported a ceremonial cross within the churchyard setting. Located approximately eleven metres south-east of the parish church, the structure dates to the medieval period and represents a common feature of English ecclesiastical landscapes from the later Middle Ages onwards. The pedestal survives as a testament to the religious and communal functions of the parish, serving as a focal point for gatherings and processions within the consecrated ground. Such monuments typically marked the centre of churchyard activity and were integral to the spatial organisation of medieval and early modern parish churches.
Churchyard cross pedestal at Langtree, 11m south east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013730. View the official record →
The churchyard cross pedestal at Langtree is a medieval stone monument consisting of a substantial stepped base that formerly supported a ceremonial cross within the churchyard setting. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013730.
Churchyard cross pedestal at Langtree, 11m south east of the church 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 1013730.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hembury Castle (3.4 km), Durpley Castle (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 685m NNE of Moorfield (4 km).
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