Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Mary's churchyard

Cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1004720
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church, serving as a testament to the religious and communal significance of such structures in medieval parish life. Stone crosses of this type commonly functioned as focal points for open-air gatherings and processions within church precincts. The cross remains an important surviving example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture within its local context.

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Mary's churchyard?

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004720.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in St Mary's 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 1004720.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cricklade town banks (0.2 km), Cross in St Sampson's churchyard (0.3 km), Romano-British villa at Kingshill Farm (2 km).

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