Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church

Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1015044
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church is a stone monument of late medieval date, positioned in the churchyard at Dorset. The cross survives as a substantial upright shaft set upon a stepped base, characteristic of the parish crosses that served both religious and civic functions in medieval communities. Such monuments typically marked gathering places and were often associated with preaching, market activity, and processional routes within the settlement. The preservation of this example within the churchyard setting reflects its enduring significance to the local community across several centuries.

Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church?

Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church is a stone monument of late medieval date, positioned in the churchyard at Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015044.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church?

Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch 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 1015044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval standing cross 11m south east of the south porch of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m NNW of Topparts Dairy (9.8 km), Enclosure on Sheep Down 930m south east of Heart Clump (9.8 km), Bowl barrow 220m NNW of Topparts Dairy (9.9 km).

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