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Quainton medieval standing cross is a stone cross of medieval date located in the village of Quainton in Buckinghamshire. The monument stands in the centre of the village and represents a typical example of a medieval parish cross, which served as a focal point for community gatherings and market activity. The cross dates from the medieval period, though the precise construction date remains uncertain. It survives as evidence of the administrative and social organisation of the medieval settlement at Quainton.
Quainton medieval standing cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015267. View the official record →
Quainton medieval standing cross is a stone cross of medieval date located in the village of Quainton in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015267.
Quainton medieval standing cross 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 1015267.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge (0.9 km), Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm (2.5 km), Deserted village (site of) at Fulbrook Farm (2.6 km).
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