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Cross in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in the parish churchyard at Chewton Mendip in Somerset. The monument survives as a shaft and base, representing a type of ecclesiastical monument common in English churchyards from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses typically served ceremonial and devotional functions within the church precinct. The structure has been designated as a heritage asset of national importance, reflecting its archaeological and historical value as evidence of medieval religious practice and monumental tradition in the West Country.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020691. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in the parish churchyard at Chewton Mendip in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020691.
Cross in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin's Church 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 1020691.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 650m north west of Elworthy Barrows hillfort (3.6 km), World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel (3.8 km), Elworthy Barrows hillfort (4.2 km).
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