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The cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist is a medieval monument of unknown dedication, located approximately fifteen metres south-east of the church door. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain without detailed archaeological study or documentary evidence specific to this site. It survives as a standing cross, a form commonly erected in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving functions both religious and communal. The monument represents the type of parish cross that would have been integral to the spiritual and social life of the local community during the medieval period.
Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist 15m south east of the church door is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018924. View the official record →
The cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist is a medieval monument of unknown dedication, located approximately fifteen metres south-east of the church door. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018924.
Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist 15m south east of the church door 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 1018924.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kenwalch's Castle: a large univallate hillfort on Pen Hill (3.8 km), Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School (3.9 km), Prospect tower 230m south of King's School (4 km).
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