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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· South West England

Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church

In or near Tarrant Keyneston.

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Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church β€” a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Churchyard, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2234621

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Hamworthy Β· 9.4 km
  • Free entry

About

Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Medieval standing cross, located 15 metres south-west of St Mary's Church in Sturminster Marshall, South-East England, is a Grade II* listed structure. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the parish.

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Coordinates
50.8030, -2.0710
District
Dorset
Parish
Sturminster Marshall
Postcode
BH21 4BU
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Nearest railway station
Hamworthy β€” 9.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church?
Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 4BU), in the parish of Sturminster Marshall.
What is Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church?
Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church β€” a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church?
The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 4BU.
Is Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church a listed building?
Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church a protected site?
Yes β€” Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church free to visit?
Yes, Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Medieval standing cross 15m south west of St Mary's Church?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 4BU. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.