Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church

Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church

England
List entry 1019844
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church is a standing cross of medieval date located near the parish church at Hollington in Wiltshire. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, positioned in close association with the adjacent Holy Cross Church, which itself represents a focal point of medieval settlement and religious life in the parish. Such crosses typically served communal functions within medieval villages, acting as gathering points for markets, processions, or parish assemblies. The cross's survival to the present day, despite the considerable losses suffered by such monuments over subsequent centuries, renders it of archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval parochial organisation and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019844. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church?

Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church is a standing cross of medieval date located near the parish church at Hollington in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019844.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church?

Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross 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 1019844.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross 40m east of Holy Cross Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Water meadow 400m east of Clattinger Farm (3 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm (3.4 km), Bury Hill hillfort (4.6 km).

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