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Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. The structure represents the type of communal landmark typical of English villages from the medieval period onwards, serving functions that ranged from market gatherings to public assembly points. The cross stands at a prominent position within the settlement's street plan, marking a significant focal point in the village layout. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological and historical heritage record of the locality, preserving evidence of medieval or later period village organisation and social practice.
Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014518. View the official record →
Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014518.
Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street 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 1014518.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Saints' Church, Dishley (1.5 km), Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton (2.3 km), Cistercian abbey and mansion, with fishpond and mound at Garendon (2.5 km).
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