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The socket stone and step of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Eastleach Turville is a medieval monument comprising the base remains of a parish cross. The socket stone and supporting step are constructed in stone and represent a typical example of the fixtures that once stood in the churchyards of medieval English parishes, serving as focal points for community gatherings and religious observances. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its original erection is not definitively established from the surviving archaeological evidence. Such crosses were common features of parish churches throughout England and the survival of the base elements at Eastleach Turville provides material evidence of this widespread medieval practice.
The socket stone and step of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Eastleach Turville is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015213. View the official record →
The socket stone and step of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Eastleach Turville is a medieval monument comprising the base remains of a parish cross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015213.
The socket stone and step of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Eastleach Turville 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 1015213.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Halfpenny Bridge (6.1 km), St John's Hospital (6.5 km), Medieval settlement remains at Inglesham (6.9 km).
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The socket stone and step of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Eastleach Turville stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.