Copplestone Cross

Widely regarded as one of the finest surviving Saxon crosses in the southwest, this 10th‑century granite monument features intricate interlace carvings on all four sides. Among the decorative details are a mounted figure and a pair of figures shown embracing. The cross is historically significant, with its existence recorded as early as 947.

Its craftsmanship is exceptional for the region and stands on par with examples more commonly found in northern England. The original crosshead has been lost, and at some point in the medieval period a niche was added to house a saint’s effigy. The monument no longer stands on its first site; it was relocated in 1969 from nearby to allow for road improvements.