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Village cross at Lydney is a medieval market cross located in the town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within the settlement. The cross represents a typical example of the market infrastructure that developed in medieval English towns, functioning as a gathering place for trade and community affairs. As a surviving monument from this period, it contributes to the archaeological and historical record of Lydney's medieval development and urban character.
Village cross at Lydney is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014405. View the official record →
Village cross at Lydney is a medieval market cross located in the town of Lydney in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014405.
Village cross at Lydney 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 1014405.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill (1.3 km), Camp Hill promontory fort and Romano-British temple complex (1.4 km), Village cross at Aylburton (1.7 km).
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