Historic churches · South West England
Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer
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Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holton Heath · 9.3 km
- Free entry
About
Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The remains of a medieval standing cross are located adjacent to St Mary's Church in Almer, South-East England. This structure is designated as Grade II*, reflecting its historical significance. It is situated within the parish of Sturminster Marshall, postcode DT11.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7898, -2.1246
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sturminster Marshall
- Postcode
- DT11 9EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Holton Heath — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662684 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer?
- Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 9EN), in the parish of Sturminster Marshall.
- What is Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer?
- Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer?
- The nearest railway station is Holton Heath, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT11 9EN.
- Is Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer a listed building?
- Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer a protected site?
- Yes — Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer free to visit?
- Yes, Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Remains of medieval standing cross adjacent to St Mary's Church, Almer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 9EN. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.