Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church

Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church

England
List entry 1013572
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cockthorpe village cross is a medieval monument located approximately 200 metres east of All Saints' Church in Norfolk. The structure represents a typical example of the village crosses that served communal functions in English medieval settlements, commonly used as a gathering point for markets, proclamations, and social purposes. The cross survives as a standing stone monument from the medieval period, though like many such structures it has undergone various states of preservation and repair over the centuries. Its presence within the village landscape reflects the established settlement patterns and administrative organisation characteristic of medieval Norfolk communities.

Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church?

Cockthorpe village cross is a medieval monument located approximately 200 metres east of All Saints' Church in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013572.

Who is responsible for protecting Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church?

Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church 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 1013572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cockthorpe village cross, 200m east of All Saints' Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Binham Priory (2.2 km), Binham village cross (2.6 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (3.9 km).

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