Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen

Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen

England
List entry 1016360
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen is a medieval stone cross situated in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of its parish church. Such crosses typically served as focal points for religious observance and community gathering within medieval church settings. The cross represents a form of ecclesiastical monument common throughout England during the medieval era, contributing to the physical and spiritual fabric of parish life.

Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen?

Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen is a medieval stone cross situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016360.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen?

Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen 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 1016360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in the churchyard of St John the Baptist and St Helen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 500m west of The Row (9.7 km), Bell barrow 300m south-east of Avebury Down Barn forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Avebury Down (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 70m north of Green Street and east of the Avebury henge monument (9.8 km).

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