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 within the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction requires verification against local archaeological records. Medieval churchyard crosses of this type typically served ceremonial and processional functions within the parish, and their preservation within active churchyards demonstrates their enduring significance to local communities. The cross represents an important example of medieval religious monument craft and continues to form part of the ecclesiastical landscape it has occupied for centuries.

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 within the churchyard of St Mary's Church 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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