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The standing cross in The Square, Warwickshire, is a medieval monument of local significance. The structure dates from the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction requires further archaeological confirmation. Such market crosses or parish crosses typically served administrative, commercial, and religious functions within their communities, providing focal points for gatherings and transactions. The cross stands as evidence of the settlement's medieval development and continued occupation through the post-medieval period.
Medieval standing cross in The Square is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016884. View the official record →
The standing cross in The Square, Warwickshire, is a medieval monument of local significance. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Medieval standing cross in The Square's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Medieval standing cross in The Square stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.