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The village cross at the north west end of Cross Lane is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. Village crosses of this type typically served as focal points for community life, functioning as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly during the medieval period. The structure represents the established practice of positioning such crosses within or adjacent to village centres, a pattern evident across many English parishes from the twelfth century onwards. The cross's location on Cross Lane suggests it has long held significance in the settlement's layout and organisation.
Village cross at north west end of Cross Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018319. View the official record →
The village cross at the north west end of Cross Lane is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018319.
Village cross at north west end of Cross Lane 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 1018319.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saucer barrow on Coxford Heath, 480m south west of Highfield House (7 km), Coxford Priory (9.1 km), Bell barrow 450m ESE of Anmer Farm (9.4 km).
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