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The cross in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a medieval monument surviving from the later medieval period. The structure consists of a stone shaft mounted upon a base, typical of parish churchyard crosses that served both liturgical and communal functions in medieval English villages. Such crosses were focal points for outdoor worship, processions, and secular gatherings within the parish. The monument reflects the religious and social organisation of the Somerset parish community during the medieval period.
Cross in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021156. View the official record →
The cross in the churchyard of St Peter's Church is a medieval monument surviving from the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021156.
Cross in the churchyard of St Peter'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 1021156.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four round barrows on The Allotment, 520m south east of Spire Cross (3.3 km), Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary (3.4 km), Barlinch Priory (4.7 km).
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