Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church

Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church

England
List entry 1017220
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Crowcombe village cross is a medieval market cross located in the parish of Crowcombe in Somerset. The cross dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for the village community, functioning as a gathering place for markets and civic activities. It stands approximately 170 metres north-west of the Church of the Holy Ghost and represents an important surviving example of village infrastructure from the medieval era. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1017220.

Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church?

Crowcombe village cross is a medieval market cross located in the parish of Crowcombe in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017220.

Who is responsible for protecting Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church?

Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost 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 1017220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crowcombe village cross 170m north west of Holy Ghost Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round cairns on Wills Neck (3 km), Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 840m north east of Bagborough House (4 km).

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