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Coscote village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Berkshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a form of public infrastructure common to English villages, serving functions both spiritual and practical as a gathering point and market marker. The cross survives as a standing stone structure, demonstrating the construction methods and materials typical of its era. As a designated heritage monument, it contributes to the archaeological and historical record of rural medieval settlement patterns in Berkshire.
Coscote village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015173. View the official record →
Coscote village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015173.
Coscote 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 1015173.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows and a pair of confluent barrows 270m north east of Churn Farm (4.6 km), Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm (5 km), Bowl barrow 500m west of Churn Park Cottage (5.3 km).
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