Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross, 90m north east of St James's Church

Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church

England
List entry 1018104
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Village cross, located 90 metres north east of St James's Church in Norfolk, is an ancient monument of medieval origin. Such structures were typically erected during the medieval period as focal points for parish life, serving administrative, commercial, and social functions within their communities. The cross would have originally stood as a stone or timber structure, though its current form reflects centuries of modification and repair common to monuments of this type. Like many village crosses in Norfolk and across England, it represents an important element of the medieval settlement's landscape and continued use through subsequent centuries.

Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church?

The Village cross, located 90 metres north east of St James's Church in Norfolk, is an ancient monument of medieval origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018104.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church?

Village cross, 90m north east of St James'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 1018104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of shrunken village E of Hockwold Hall (0.7 km), Earthworks in Little Ouse Valley (1.3 km), Leylands Farm Romano-British site, Hockwold (2.4 km).

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