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Cross in St Sampson's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cricklade, Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Sampson's Church, a significant parish church in this historic market town. The cross represents an important example of ecclesiastical or market-place monuments that characterised many English towns during the medieval era. Such crosses often served both religious and civic functions within their communities, marking sacred space and facilitating public gathering and commerce.
Cross in St Sampson's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003009. View the official record →
Cross in St Sampson's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Cricklade, Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003009.
Cross in St Sampson'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 1003009.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa at Kingshill Farm (2 km), Moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosure, 100m south of Chelworth Farm (2.2 km), Bury Hill hillfort (5.4 km).
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