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Cross in St James' churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St James' Church in Somerset. The cross represents a significant example of parochial religious monument from the medieval period, serving both as a focus for worship and as a marker within the sacred space of the churchyard. Its stone construction and surviving form provide evidence of the religious and commemorative practices of medieval Somerset communities. The monument remains an important fixture within the historic landscape of its parish setting.
Cross in St James' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017291. View the official record →
Cross in St James' churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St James' Church in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017291.
Cross in St James' 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 1017291.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House (2.3 km), Camp S of Manor Farm (3.2 km), Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard (5 km).
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