Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town

Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town

England
List entry 1018057
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town is a ruined medieval parish church situated in Wiltshire. The structure dates primarily from the medieval period, though the exact chronology of its construction and phases of development remain incompletely documented in the available scholarly record. The surviving remains comprise fragmentary stone work indicative of the church's former ecclesiastical function. The site represents evidence of medieval Christian settlement and worship in this locality, though its condition and extent of preservation require assessment through archaeological record and site documentation held by the heritage authorities.

Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018057. View the official record →

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What is Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town?

Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town is a ruined medieval parish church situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018057.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town?

Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town 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 1018057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of Holy Rood Church, The Lawn, Old Town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Barbury Barn (8.8 km), Preshute Down field system (9 km), Barrow 350yds (320m) E of Smeathe's Plantation, Ogbourne Down (9.1 km).

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