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The Cross in the churchyard of St Mary is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in Wiltshire. The monument stands within the churchyard at St Mary's Church and represents a form of Christian monument common throughout medieval England, though the precise dating and original function of this particular example remain subjects of scholarly interpretation. The cross has been recognised as a heritage asset of sufficient importance to merit listing on the National Heritage List for England. Its survival within an active churchyard setting preserves an example of the stone crosses that historically marked sacred spaces and served various liturgical and communal purposes in medieval parish life.
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 cross of uncertain date, located in Wiltshire. 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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