Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church

Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1015288
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire. This structure represents a typical example of the village crosses that served as focal points for community gathering, commerce, and public proclamations in English settlements from the medieval period onwards. The precise date of its construction and original form remain less extensively documented in the scholarly record than some other comparable crosses, though its designation as an ancient monument reflects its historical significance to the settlement. Such crosses were often rebuilt or repaired over successive centuries, and their survival into the modern period provides valuable evidence of longstanding patterns of community organisation in rural English parishes.

Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015288. View the official record →

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What is Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church?

The Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015288.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church?

Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church 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 1015288.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross 170m north west of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Taddington medieval settlement (7.4 km), Two bowl barrows known as Stumps Cross round barrows, 280m and 330m north of Upper Coscombe (8.1 km), Wayside cross at Stumps Cross (8.1 km).

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