Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross on the west side of High Street

Standing cross on the west side of High Street

England
List entry 1012871
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross on the west side of High Street is a medieval stone cross located in Nottinghamshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and would have served as a focal point within the settlement, typical of crosses erected in town centres during the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. Such crosses functioned as gathering places for markets and public assemblies, and often bore religious or civic significance. The cross remains in situ on its original location, representing an important survival of medieval street furniture and urban topography.

Standing cross on the west side of High Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross on the west side of High Street?

Standing cross on the west side of High Street is a medieval stone cross located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012871.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross on the west side of High Street?

Standing cross on the west side of High Street 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 1012871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross on the west side of High Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War defences 270m and 300m west of Vale Farm (8.2 km), Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane (8.2 km), Civil War town defences within the Friary Garden (8.8 km).

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