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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· South West England

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church

In or near Yetminster.

Free admission

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church β€” a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Signpost, Leigh - geograph.org.uk - 5882929

Niki Walton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Chetnole Β· 2.5 km
  • Free entry

About

Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Medieval standing cross, located 320 metres east of St Andrew's Church in Leigh, South-West England, is a Grade II* listed structure. It signifies the historical significance of the area and reflects the architectural style of its era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.8756, -2.5400
District
Dorset
Parish
Leigh
Postcode
DT9 6HW
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Chetnole β€” 2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6HW), in the parish of Leigh.
What is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church β€” a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?
The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6HW.
Is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church a listed building?
Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church a protected site?
Yes β€” Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church free to visit?
Yes, Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Medieval standing cross 320m east of St Andrew's Church?
The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6HW.