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The lock-up and market cross on the green is a pair of structures located in Wiltshire that served essential functions in the administration and commerce of their community. The lock-up, a small secure building used for the temporary detention of offenders, and the market cross, which stood as a focal point for trade and public gathering, together represent the civic infrastructure typical of English market towns and villages from the medieval and early modern periods. Both structures reflect the organisation of local governance and economic activity in their respective eras.
Lock up and market cross on the green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019736. View the official record →
The lock-up and market cross on the green is a pair of structures located in Wiltshire that served essential functions in the administration and commerce of their community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019736.
Lock up and market cross on the green 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 1019736.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross ridge dyke on Warminster Down (9 km), Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott (9 km), Bowl barrow on South Down Sleight (9 km).
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