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Cross in St Catherine's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of unknown exact dating, located within the churchyard of St Catherine's Church in Somerset. The monument survives as a substantial upright structure representing the type of parish crosses that served liturgical and social functions in medieval communities, though detailed documentation of its original form and specific construction date remains limited in the scholarly record. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period and would have functioned as focal points for outdoor gatherings and processions within the churchyard. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as a surviving example of medieval parish ecclesiastical architecture.
Cross in St Catherine's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018637. View the official record →
Cross in St Catherine's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of unknown exact dating, located within the churchyard of St Catherine's Church in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018637.
Cross in St Catherine'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 1018637.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman house W of vicarage (0.5 km), Barn W of Muchelney Abbey (2.3 km), Muchelney Abbey (2.4 km).
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