Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church

Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church

England
List entry 1019506
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church is a standing stone monument typical of market and parish centres in medieval England. The structure dates to the medieval period, serving as a focal point for the community where proclamations were made, markets held, and justice administered. The cross remains in situ in the landscape near St Martin's Church in Wiltshire, preserving evidence of the settlement's medieval organisation and social functions. Such crosses are valued archaeological monuments that illuminate patterns of medieval parish life and the spatial arrangement of medieval villages.

Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019506. View the official record →

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What is Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church?

The medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church is a standing stone monument typical of market and parish centres in medieval England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019506.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church?

Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin'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 1019506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village cross 100m north east of St Martin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 500m west of the wireless station on Morgan's Hill; part of a group of three bowl barrows (7.6 km), Bowl barrow on King's Play Hill 510m north of Hill Cottage (7.6 km), Bowl barrow on King's Play Hill, 420m north of Hill Cottage (7.7 km).

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