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Cross in St Aldhelm and St Eadburga churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Aldhelm and St Eadburga Church in Somerset. The cross is a substantial example of parish ecclesiastical stonework, likely dating to the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction remains uncertain. Such crosses served important functions within the church precinct, marking sacred space and providing a focus for outdoor devotional practice. The monument survives as a testament to the religious life and landscape of medieval Somerset parishes.
Cross in St Aldhelm and St Eadburga churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017250. View the official record →
Cross in St Aldhelm and St Eadburga churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Aldhelm and St Eadburga Church in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017250.
Cross in St Aldhelm and St Eadburga 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 1017250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merryfield Moated Site and fishponds, 890m north-west of Wadham Almshouses (2.2 km), Pottery kiln S of Whitney Bottom (2.3 km), Combe Beacon barrow (5 km).
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