Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMuston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm

Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm

England
List entry 1017495
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Muston village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Leicestershire, situated approximately 70 metres east of Mountain Ash Farm. The monument survives as a stone structure typical of village crosses erected during the medieval period, which served both practical and ceremonial functions within the settlement. Such crosses commonly marked the centre of village life and were used for trade, proclamations, and religious observance. The cross remains a material record of Muston's medieval organisation and settlement pattern.

Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017495. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm?

Muston village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Leicestershire, situated approximately 70 metres east of Mountain Ash Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017495.

Who is responsible for protecting Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm?

Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm 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 1017495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated grange with fishpond at Muston (0.4 km), Shifted medieval village earthworks and moat at Easthorpe (2 km), Fleming's Bridge (2.5 km).

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