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Cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross that survives as an important example of parish church monuments in Somerset. The cross dates to the medieval period, though its precise construction date within this span remains uncertain from available records. It stands within the churchyard of St Mary's Church and represents the type of monumental stone cross that would have served liturgical, processional, or commemorative functions within the parish. The survival of such crosses from the medieval period is relatively uncommon, making this example of archaeological and historical significance to understanding the religious material culture of Somerset parishes.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021155. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church is a medieval stone cross that survives as an important example of parish church monuments in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021155.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church 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 1021155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wiveliscombe Barrow (4.5 km), Burrow Farm iron mine and section of mineral railway trackbed, 350m north east of Burrow Farm (5 km), Bowl barrow 700m north east of Burrow Farm (5.2 km).
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