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Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge is a standing stone monument located in Wiltshire. The structure represents a typical example of the village crosses that served as focal points for medieval communities, functioning as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly. The cross survives as a substantial stone monument at a significant junction within the settled landscape, marking an important point in the historic topography of the parish. Such crosses are commonly dated to the medieval period and often underwent repair or reconstruction in subsequent centuries, reflecting their enduring importance to the communities they served.
Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019842. View the official record →
Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge is a standing stone monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019842.
Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge 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 1019842.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Water meadow 400m east of Clattinger Farm (3.2 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm (3.7 km), Bury Hill hillfort (4.1 km).
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