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Village cross is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a form of public monument common to many English villages, serving functions both social and commercial as a gathering place and market centre. The cross would have been a focal point for community life, its physical presence marking the administrative and economic heart of the settlement. Such crosses typically comprised a stone base and shaft, though the precise architectural details and state of preservation of this particular example would require reference to detailed survey records held by the heritage authority.
Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005742. View the official record →
Village cross is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005742.
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 1005742.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm (2.5 km), Earthworks W of St Peter's Church (2.8 km), Barnmoor Wood camp (3 km).
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