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Stevington village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Stevington in Bedfordshire. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and stands as a substantial stone cross of the type commonly erected in English villages during this period, typically serving as a focal point for community gathering and trade. The cross features a stepped base supporting a shaft and head, demonstrating characteristic medieval craftsmanship. It remains an important example of village ecclesiastical and civic infrastructure from the later medieval period.
Stevington village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005428. View the official record →
Stevington village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Stevington in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005428.
Stevington 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 1005428.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Upend Wood moated site, outer enclosure and fishpond, Stagsden (4.7 km), Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School (5.6 km), Paved ford 400yds (366m) SE of Kempston Church (6.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Stevington village cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Stevington village cross stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.