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Fenny Castle Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated approximately twenty metres north-west of Castle Farm in Castle, Somerset. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and social infrastructure that characterised medieval rural England, where such crosses served as focal points for processions, markets, and community gatherings. The cross is recorded as an ancient monument and protected under national heritage legislation, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as a surviving example of medieval wayside monuments in the county.
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 situated 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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