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Village cross 50m east of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a common form of public gathering place found in English villages, serving both practical and ceremonial functions within the community. The cross would have been situated in a prominent position relative to the parish church, reflecting the central importance of such monuments to village life. These structures typically functioned as markers of the village centre, venues for markets or proclamations, and focal points for social interaction during the medieval and post-medieval periods.
Village cross 50m east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016695. View the official record →
Village cross 50m east of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016695.
Village cross 50m east 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 1016695.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside Cross 550m north east of St Mary's Church (0.5 km), Site of St Mary's Church, Caldecote (2 km), Devil's Dyke, Beechamwell and Barton Bendish. Section 1km in length West of Smeeth Wood (3.3 km).
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