Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church

Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church

England
List entry 1016232
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church is a stone cross of medieval date located in Somerset. The monument stands as a testament to the religious and communal significance of such structures in the medieval landscape, where crosses served both as focal points for worship and as markers within parish boundaries. The cross represents the type of monumental stonework typical of medieval parishes, though the specific details of its construction, original height, and any decorative elements would require examination of the heritage record and physical survey for precise characterisation.

Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church?

Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church is a stone cross of medieval date located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016232.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church?

Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter'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 1016232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval standing cross 50m west of St Peter's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated manor house site, Spargrove Farm (2.2 km), Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (2.6 km), Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm (2.8 km).

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