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Village cross is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of the communal focal points that characterised English villages during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served multiple functions within village life, including gathering places for community activities, markets, and religious observances. The physical form and condition of this particular cross reflect both its original medieval construction and any subsequent repairs or modifications undertaken to preserve this important heritage feature.
Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015450. View the official record →
Village cross is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015450.
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 1015450.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 240m south west of Sunnyside Farm (6.2 km), Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 250m ESE of Station House (6.8 km), Sections of the Sweet Track and Post Track, 650m east of Canada Farm (7.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Village cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Village cross stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.