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Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a medieval stone monument situated within the village of Upper Broughton in Nottinghamshire. The cross represents a surviving example of the market or meeting crosses that were common features of English villages and market settlements during the medieval period. The monument consists of a stone shaft and base, typical of crosses erected to serve civic and commercial functions within their communities. As a listed ancient monument, it remains an important architectural witness to the medieval organisation and social life of the settlement.
Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011846. View the official record →
Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a medieval stone monument situated within the village of Upper Broughton in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011846.
Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green 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 1011846.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preceptory at Old Dalby (2.8 km), Saxon cemetery SW of Broughton Lodge (3.4 km), Moated site at Ab Kettleby (5.4 km).
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