Scheduled MonumentsEnglandQueen Charlton village cross

Queen Charlton village cross

England
List entry 1015510
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Queen Charlton village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Queen Charlton in Somerset. The cross represents a form of community infrastructure typical of English villages from the medieval period onwards, serving functions that ranged from market activity to social gathering. The structure survives as evidence of the settlement's medieval organisation and the importance of such crosses as focal points within village layouts during this period.

Queen Charlton village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Queen Charlton village cross?

Queen Charlton village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Queen Charlton in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015510.

Who is responsible for protecting Queen Charlton village cross?

Queen Charlton village 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 1015510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Queen Charlton village cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (4.6 km), Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke (5 km), Two stone circles and two stone avenues at Stanton Drew, east of Court Farm (5.1 km).

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