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Village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Wiltshire, England. Such crosses typically served as focal points for parish communities, functioning as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly during the medieval period. The structure represents the common practice of erecting stone crosses in English villages from the thirteenth century onwards, though many have been significantly altered or rebuilt in subsequent centuries. The cross would have held both practical and symbolic importance within its community, marking the centre of settlement and serving religious and civic functions.
Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005616. View the official record →
Village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005616.
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 1005616.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch: Old Lodge Copse to Toyd Clump (9.3 km), Marleycombe Hill round barrows (9.4 km), Marleycombe Hill earthworks (9.5 km).
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