Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross

Village cross

England
List entry 1006840
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Village cross is a medieval monument located in Huntingdonshire, England, and forms part of the historic public infrastructure of its settlement. Such crosses typically served as focal points for community life, functioning as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assemblies during the medieval period. The structure represents the type of permanent stone or timber construction that became increasingly common in English villages from the thirteenth century onwards. As a listed monument, the cross preserves evidence of local medieval settlement patterns and the importance of ceremonial and commercial spaces within the village landscape.

Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cross?

Village cross is a medieval monument located in Huntingdonshire, England, and forms part of the historic public infrastructure of its settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006840.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross?

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 1006840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as `The Camps' and associated fishponds (4.6 km), Turnpike Farm moated enclosure and associated cultivation earthworks. (6.4 km), The Malting (kiln) (6.6 km).

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