Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church

Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1013746
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church is a stone cross monument located in Dorset, England. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as a wayside or parish marker of the type commonly erected in English villages during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served both religious and practical functions, marking routes, boundaries, or points of gathering within their communities. The monument remains a testament to medieval devotional practices and the organisation of parish landscapes in the region.

Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church?

Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church is a stone cross monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013746.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church?

Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary'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 1013746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Ibberton Hill 250m south of Baker's Folly (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 950m NNE Bulbarrow Farm (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 900m north west of Pond Down Buildings (8.2 km).

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