Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle

Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle

England
List entry 1015797
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England
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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle?

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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