Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVillage cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village

Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village

England
List entry 1014396
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands at a prominent position marking the junction of routes north of the settlement. Such crosses served important functions as focal points for community gatherings, markets, and religious observances in medieval villages. The monument survives as evidence of the social and economic organisation of medieval rural settlements in the Cotswolds region.

Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village?

Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village is a medieval monument located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014396.

Who is responsible for protecting Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village?

Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village 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 1014396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snowshill round barrows (SW of village) (7.4 km), Shenberrow Hill camp (7.7 km), Bourton Clump long barrow (9.4 km).

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