Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1015040
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Dorset. The monument survives as a stone cross head mounted on a modern replacement shaft, representing a form of religious monument common to medieval English parishes. Such crosses served both as focal points for processions and gatherings and as waymarkers along parish boundaries and routes of pilgrimage. The survival of the cross head itself preserves evidence of medieval stonework and religious practice in the locality.

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015040. View the official record →

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What is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015040.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew'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 1015040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system and enclosures on Middle Hill (8.7 km), The Castle hillfort (8.9 km), Tithe barn at Court Farm (9.4 km).

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