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Longthorpe village cross is a medieval monument situated in the village of Longthorpe in Northamptonshire. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a type of structure that was common in English villages, serving as a focal point for the community and often functioning as a market cross or preaching cross. The surviving remains indicate its original form as a stone structure typical of its era, though like many such crosses it has undergone alteration and restoration over the centuries. As a listed monument, it remains an important example of medieval village architecture and settlement planning in the East Midlands.
Longthorpe village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006842. View the official record →
Longthorpe village cross is a medieval monument situated in the village of Longthorpe in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006842.
Longthorpe 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 1006842.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 330m east of Linden Lea (2.9 km), Settlement SE of Orton Waterville (3.1 km), Settlement areas SW of Orton Longueville (3.1 km).
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