Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross at Stanton

Village cross at Stanton

England
List entry 1014398
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Village cross at Stanton is a medieval monument located in the parish of Stanton in Gloucestershire. Village crosses of this type typically date from the medieval period and served important communal functions as focal points for markets, gatherings, and public announcements within their settlements. The cross would have originally comprised a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, though the precise details of its current physical condition and any surviving architectural features require reference to the site's documented archaeological record. Such monuments remain valuable evidence of medieval settlement organisation and the spatial arrangement of public space within English villages.

Village cross at Stanton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cross at Stanton?

The Village cross at Stanton is a medieval monument located in the parish of Stanton in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014398.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross at Stanton?

Village cross at Stanton 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 1014398.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross at Stanton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spoonley Wood Roman villa (8.9 km), Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 900m south east of Bemborough Farm; part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery (9.2 km).

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