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The standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street in Dorset is a medieval monument, though the precise date of its construction remains uncertain within the medieval period. The cross represents a common form of public monument found in English market towns and urban centres, typically serving functions related to commerce, justice, or religious observance. As an ancient monument recorded in the National Heritage List for England, it survives as physical evidence of the medieval organisation and use of urban space in this Dorset location.
Medieval standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street, 240m south east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014850. View the official record →
The standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street in Dorset is a medieval monument, though the precise date of its construction remains uncertain within the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014850.
Medieval standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street, 240m south east of St Mary's 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 1014850.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel W of Manor Farm (3.7 km), Remains of Roman building (5.3 km), Early Medieval and Medieval urban remains, Milborne Port (5.8 km).
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