Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo crosses in St Mary's churchyard

Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1016708
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a pair of medieval stone crosses located in Somerset, England. The crosses date from the medieval period and represent important examples of churchyard monuments that served religious and community functions. Such crosses typically marked significant locations within the churchyard or served as focal points for religious observance and processional activity. The survival of both crosses provides evidence of the ecclesiastical landscape and monumental practice of medieval Somerset.

Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016708. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard?

Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard is a pair of medieval stone crosses located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016708.

Who is responsible for protecting Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard?

Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard 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 1016708.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two crosses in St Mary's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at the west end of Cothelstone Hill, 825m NNE of St Agnes' Well (3.5 km), Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 885m NNE of St Agnes' Well (3.5 km), Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well (3.7 km).

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