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The standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street in Dorset is a medieval monument of uncertain original purpose, likely erected during the later medieval period. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure positioned in a prominent location within the settlement, approximately 240 metres south-east of St Mary's Church. Such crosses commonly served civic, commercial, or religious functions in medieval towns, providing focal points for markets, proclamations, and community gatherings. The monument remains an important indicator of medieval urban organisation and the topographical development of this Dorset settlement.
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 of uncertain original purpose, likely erected during the later 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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