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The medieval standing cross in The Square, Warwickshire is a stone cross of the type commonly erected in market places and town centres during the medieval period. The monument survives as a substantial upright shaft, representing the architectural tradition of community gathering points that characterised English towns from the thirteenth century onwards. Such crosses typically served both practical and symbolic functions, marking the commercial and social heart of settlements and often featuring as focal points for markets, proclamations, and civic activity. The cross is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1016884, securing its recognition as a significant historical monument.
Medieval standing cross in The Square is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016884. View the official record →
The medieval standing cross in The Square, Warwickshire is a stone cross of the type commonly erected in market places and town centres during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016884.
Medieval standing cross in The Square 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 1016884.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abandoned medieval village of Onley (2.8 km), Prehistoric pit alignment and associated features on Lawford Heath, adjacent to the northernmost Blue Boar Farm (3.8 km), Moated site S of Manor Farm House (5 km).
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