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The cross in the churchyard of St Mary is a medieval stone monument of probable fourteenth-century date. The shaft and head remain substantially intact, displaying the characteristic proportions and sculptural treatment of late medieval English churchyard crosses. Such monuments served important ceremonial and devotional functions within parish communities, marking sacred space and providing a focal point for outdoor religious gatherings and processions. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the distribution and typology of medieval stone crosses across Wiltshire and the broader English landscape.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016358. View the official record →
The cross in the churchyard of St Mary is a medieval stone monument of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016358.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary 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 1016358.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa at Kingshill Farm (4.5 km), Hillfort and lynchets on Castle Hill (4.8 km), Cricklade town banks (4.8 km).
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