Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge

Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge

England
List entry 1019842
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval village cross is a stone structure located at the junction of Park Place and the High Road in Wiltshire, approximately 210 metres south of Gumstool Bridge. The monument represents a typical example of a medieval market or parish cross, a feature common to English villages during the Middle Ages, serving functions both practical and symbolic within the community. The surviving structure exhibits characteristics consistent with medieval stonework, though the precise date of construction within the medieval period and details of its original form require reference to the official heritage record. As a designated ancient monument, the cross remains significant for understanding the layout and social organisation of the medieval settlement it once 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge?

Medieval village cross is a stone structure located at the junction of Park Place and the High Road in Wiltshire, approximately 210 metres south of Gumstool Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019842.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village cross at the junction of Park Place and the High Road 210m south of Gumstool Bridge?

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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