Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSedgehill churchyard cross

Sedgehill churchyard cross

England
List entry 1005613
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sedgehill churchyard cross is a medieval stone monument located in the churchyard at Sedgehill in Wiltshire. The cross is a standing example of the type of churchyard crosses common in medieval England, likely dating to the medieval period. Such crosses typically served as focal points within church communities and were often used for assembly and proclamation. The monument survives as a significant record of medieval parochial life and religious practice in the Wiltshire landscape.

Sedgehill churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sedgehill churchyard cross?

Sedgehill churchyard cross is a medieval stone monument located in the churchyard at Sedgehill in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005613.

Who is responsible for protecting Sedgehill churchyard cross?

Sedgehill churchyard 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 1005613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sedgehill churchyard cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Melbury Beacon and circular enclosure on Melbury Hill (8.6 km), Cross dyke and linear boundary on Melbury Hill and Compton Down (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 380m west of the western edge of Hawcombe Copse, Charlton Down (8.7 km).

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