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Medieval standing cross 6m north east of St Martin's Church is a wayside cross located near the parish church in Dorset. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a standing stone structure typical of crosses erected during the later Middle Ages, likely serving functions related to parish boundaries, processional routes, or as a focal point for community gatherings. The cross stands within the churchyard vicinity, maintaining its position as a landmark feature associated with St Martin's Church. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of medieval stone masonry and local religious landscape.
Medieval standing cross 6m north east of St Martin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015034. View the official record →
Medieval standing cross 6m north east of St Martin's Church is a wayside cross located near the parish church in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015034.
Medieval standing cross 6m north east of St Martin'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 1015034.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow and bowl barrow 580m east of Clyffe House (7.8 km), Roman road over Thorncombe Wood and Black Heath (7.8 km), Two bowl barrows 750m east of Clyffe House (7.9 km).
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