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 is a ruined medieval parish church situated in The Lawn, Old Town, Wiltshire. The surviving fragments indicate a structure of medieval date, though detailed architectural evidence for precise dating requires specialist assessment. The ruins represent the physical remains of what was once a functioning ecclesiastical building serving the local community. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a monument of archaeological and historical significance reflecting the medieval religious landscape of the region.

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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Questions & answers

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

Remains of Holy Rood Church is a ruined medieval parish church situated in The Lawn, Old Town, 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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