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The standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a medieval monument of uncertain but likely fourteenth-century date. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of the village crosses that served as focal points for market activity, public gatherings, and religious observance in medieval English settlements. Its survival on the green demonstrates the continuity of Upper Broughton's settlement pattern from the medieval period onwards. The monument remains an important indicator of the village's historical significance and administrative status during the medieval period.
Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011846. View the official record →
The standing cross on Upper Broughton village green is a medieval monument of uncertain but likely fourteenth-century date. 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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