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Ralegh's Cross

England
List entry 1020722
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ralegh's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Somerset, England. The monument survives as a stone cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period to mark routes, boundaries, or places of religious significance. Like many such crosses in the region, it reflects the importance of these structures in medieval settlement patterns and landscape organisation. The cross remains a notable example of the religious and practical monuments that characterised the Somerset countryside during this period.

Ralegh's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020722. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ralegh's Cross?

Ralegh's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020722.

Who is responsible for protecting Ralegh's Cross?

Ralegh's Cross 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 1020722.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ralegh's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tripp round barrow NW of Tripp Farm (1 km), Huish Champflower Barrow (1.1 km), Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (1.3 km).

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