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Summary

Churchyard cross dating to the 16th century, to the immediate south of the Church of St Swithun, Long Bennington.

Full description

In the churchyard is the base and part of the shaft (i.e. 2 sections joined together with iron hoops). There is a full description in the revised scheduling document 22656. {1}{2}

The cross is believed to date to the 16th century, with the shaft and small fragment of base being of limestone. The shaft is rectangular with chamfered corners, and is held together with 18th or 19th century iron pins. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {3}

<1> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Card Index, SK 84 SW: 6 (Index). SLI2344.

<2> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 1994, REVISED SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22656, MPP 22 (Scheduling Record). SLI4274.

<3> Department of the Environment, 1984, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 4/52 (Index). SLI8601.

Monument Types

• CROSS (Medieval to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status

• Scheduled Monument
• Listed Building

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