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The village cross is a medieval monument situated approximately 270 metres north-west of St Andrew's Church in Norfolk. Such crosses served as focal points for parish communities, typically functioning as gathering places for markets, processions, and public announcements during the medieval period. The structure represents the type of permanent stone or masonry cross that became characteristic features of English village centres from the thirteenth century onwards. The monument's designation as a listed ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of medieval parish organisation and community infrastructure in Norfolk.
Village cross 270m north west of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018310. View the official record →
The village cross is a medieval monument situated approximately 270 metres north-west of St Andrew's Church in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018310.
Village cross 270m north west of St Andrew'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 1018310.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Lynnroad Covert, 870m south east of Heath Farm (6.3 km), Bowl barrow and pond barrow in Mount Ephraim Plantation, 810m north west of Field Barn (6.4 km), Wayside cross known as Stump Cross in Mount Ephraim Plantation (6.4 km).
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