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Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston

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Holy Cross, Sherston geograph.org.uk 150806
Holy Cross, Sherston geograph.org.uk 150806

The Church of the Holy Cross is the Grade I listed Anglican parish church in the village of Sherston, Wiltshire, England. It has Norman origins and contains many interesting religious items, including remains of Norman wall decoration, and a crucifix donated to the church by Italian soldiers during World War II.

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Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston
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N 51.573 ° E -2.212 °
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SN16 0LG
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