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Fenny Castle Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately twenty metres north-west of Castle Farm in Castle, Somerset. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the devotional and directional functions such crosses served within the medieval landscape. The cross represents a category of roadside religious monuments that were common features of medieval parish boundaries and travel routes throughout England. As a scheduled monument, it remains significant for understanding the religious and social infrastructure of medieval Somerset.
Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015797. View the official record →
Fenny Castle Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately twenty metres north-west of Castle Farm in Castle, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015797.
Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle 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 1015797.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tribunal (5.2 km), Glastonbury Abbey (5.4 km), St Michael's Church, monastic remains, and other settlement remains on Glastonbury Tor (5.5 km).
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