Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cage and St Peter's Cross

Village cage and St Peter's Cross

England
List entry 1005942
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Village cage and St Peter's Cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey. The cage is a small lock-up structure of probable eighteenth-century date, constructed to temporarily detain offenders and troublemakers within the village. St Peter's Cross is a medieval wayside cross, though its precise dating and original function remain characteristic of such markers that served both religious and practical purposes in medieval settlements. Together these structures represent the administrative and spiritual infrastructure of a working medieval and early modern village community.

Village cage and St Peter's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005942. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cage and St Peter's Cross?

Village cage and St Peter's Cross is a scheduled ancient monument located in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005942.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cage and St Peter's Cross?

Village cage and St Peter's 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 1005942.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cage and St Peter's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Starborough Castle (4 km), Large multivallate hillfort at Dry Hill Camp (5 km), Medieval moated site, Lagham Manor, South Godstone (5 km).

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