Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church

Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1015796
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset. The structure dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and social focal points that characterised parish communities in medieval England. Such crosses typically served functions including marking boundaries, providing gathering points for markets or assemblies, and acting as visible expressions of Christian faith within the landscape. The cross remains an important archaeological record of medieval parish organisation and the material culture of the period.

Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church?

The Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015796.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church?

Medieval standing cross 80m south 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 1015796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval standing cross 80m south of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (2.5 km), Market cross in the market place (2.9 km), Two bowl barrows on Barren Down, 250m north west of Princes Lodge (3.1 km).

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