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Binham village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Binham in Norfolk, England. The cross stands as a surviving example of the village crosses that served as focal points for community gathering and commerce in medieval market settlements. Dating to the medieval period, the structure reflects the importance of Binham as a local centre, though the exact date of construction remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The cross represents a significant element of Norfolk's medieval material culture and continues to form a notable feature within the village landscape.
Binham village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013571. View the official record →
Binham village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Binham in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013571.
Binham village cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013571.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Binham Priory (0.4 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (2.4 km), Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds (3 km).
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