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Village cross is a medieval monument located in Wiltshire, England, serving as a focal point for community life in its parish. Such structures typically date from the later medieval period, commonly erected between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries, and functioned as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly. The physical form usually comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, though the specific architectural details and current condition of this particular example would require reference to the official NHLE documentation and any available archaeological or conservation records. As an ancient monument, it represents an important aspect of medieval settlement hierarchy and the organisation of rural English communities during the medieval period.
Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004722. View the official record →
Village cross is a medieval monument located in Wiltshire, England, serving as a focal point for community life in its parish. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004722.
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 1004722.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Mary's churchyard (2 km), Areas of Saxon 'burh' within the town walls (2 km), Cross in St Sampson's churchyard (2.2 km).
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