Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary

Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary

England
List entry 1021157
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary is a Georgian holding cell constructed during the 18th century in Somerset. The structure functioned as a place of temporary detention for offenders and disorderly persons, serving the local parish or manorial authority. Built in the typical compact form characteristic of such facilities, it reflects the parish-level law enforcement infrastructure of the period. The monument survives as evidence of local administrative justice in rural Somerset during the Georgian era.

Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary?

Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary is a Georgian holding cell constructed during the 18th century in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021157.

Who is responsible for protecting Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary?

Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary 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 1021157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barlinch Priory (3.3 km), Cross in the churchyard of St Peter's Church (3.4 km), Bury Bridge (4.1 km).

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