Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew

Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew

England
List entry 1004700
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew is a medieval preaching cross located in the churchyard of Saint Mary the Virgin at Littleton Drew in Wiltshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the exact century of its construction has not been definitively established in the available scholarly record. The cross survives as a standing stone structure within the churchyard setting, where such crosses served important functions in medieval parish life as focal points for outdoor worship and community gatherings. It remains a notable example of the ecclesiastical monuments that characterised English parishes from the medieval period onwards.

Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004700. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew?

Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew is a medieval preaching cross located in the churchyard of Saint Mary the Virgin at Littleton Drew in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004700.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew?

Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew 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 1004700.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval market cross immediately east of St Andrew's Church (3.2 km), Romano-British temple, Iron Age ditches, earthwork enclosure and associated buildings 240m and 370m north of Fosse Barn (3.5 km), Truckle Hill Roman villa (4.1 km).

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