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Village cross at Poole Keynes is a medieval market cross located in the parish of Poole Keynes in Wiltshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for community life and commerce within the village. The cross stands as evidence of Poole Keynes's medieval status as a settlement of sufficient importance to warrant such a monument, which typically functioned as a gathering place for markets, assemblies, and public announcements. The monument survives as a testament to the village's historical development and its role within the medieval landscape of Wiltshire.
Village cross at Poole Keynes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014403. View the official record →
Village cross at Poole Keynes is a medieval market cross located in the parish of Poole Keynes in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014403.
Village cross at Poole Keynes 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 1014403.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norwood Castle: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Dean Farm (1.8 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm (2 km), Water meadow 400m east of Clattinger Farm (2.5 km).
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