Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross at Aylburton

Village cross at Aylburton

England
List entry 1014406
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Village cross at Aylburton is a medieval stone cross located in the village of Aylburton in Gloucestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a common form of village focal point found throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served administrative, social, and commercial functions, acting as gathering places for the community and sometimes serving as markers for markets or parish boundaries. The cross survives as a testament to the organised settlement pattern and civic life of medieval Aylburton.

Village cross at Aylburton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014406. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cross at Aylburton?

Village cross at Aylburton is a medieval stone cross located in the village of Aylburton in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014406.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross at Aylburton?

Village cross at Aylburton 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 1014406.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross at Aylburton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill (0.7 km), Camp Hill promontory fort and Romano-British temple complex (0.9 km), Village cross at Lydney (1.7 km).

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