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Village Cross is a medieval market cross located in Wiltshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of public monument that served as a focal point for community life, commerce, and administration in English villages. Village crosses of this period typically functioned as gathering places for markets, fairs, and public announcements, and often incorporated architectural features such as a stepped base and sheltering canopy. The surviving physical remains of this particular example reflect the importance of such structures within the medieval settlement hierarchy.
Village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018417. View the official record →
Village Cross is a medieval market cross located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018417.
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 1018417.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradenstoke Priory and fishponds and an associated motte and earthworks at Clack Mount. (3.2 km), Dovecote at Manor Farm, Draycot Cerne (3.6 km), Village cross 12m north of St Mary's church (3.6 km).
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