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Village cross, situated 30 metres south of Cross Hill Farm in Norfolk, is a medieval monument of the type commonly erected in English villages as a focal point for community life and commerce. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction is not definitively established in the surviving documentary record. Such crosses typically served multiple functions including marking the centre of settlement, hosting market activities, and providing a gathering place for parish business. The monument survives as a registered ancient monument of significance to the local landscape and to understanding the development of Norfolk's medieval villages.
Village cross, 30m south of Cross Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018107. View the official record →
Village cross, situated 30 metres south of Cross Hill Farm in Norfolk, is a medieval monument of the type commonly erected in English villages as a focal point for community life and commerce. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018107.
Village cross, 30m south of Cross Hill Farm 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 1018107.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle in Wormegay village (0.5 km), Shouldham Priory with associated water management features, a section of a Roman road and a Bronze Age urnfield (2.7 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately west of All Saints' Church (3.3 km).
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