Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Mary's churchyard

Cross in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1017279
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 Dorset, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church, representing a type of parish cross commonly erected in English villages during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served ceremonial, processional, and social functions within the community. The structure survives as a testament to medieval religious and parochial life in the county.

Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017279. 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 Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017279.

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 1017279.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friar Waddon Hill round barrows (8.4 km), Two bowl barrows 720m south east of Friar Waddon House (8.4 km), Two bowl barrows immediately south of Bayard Dairy (8.5 km).

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