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Hempsted village cross is a medieval monument situated in Hempsted, Gloucestershire. The cross serves as a focal point of the historic settlement and represents the type of communal marker typical of English villages from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses functioned as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly within the community. The structure reflects the importance of Hempsted as an established settlement during the medieval era.
Hempsted village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002072. View the official record →
Hempsted village cross is a medieval monument situated in Hempsted, Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002072.
Hempsted 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 1002072.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Manor Farm (3.3 km), The Mount moated site (6.5 km), Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (6.9 km).
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