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The village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury is a medieval wayside monument typical of English parish centres. The structure served both practical and ceremonial functions, marking the focal point of the village and providing a gathering place for the community. Village crosses of this type were commonly erected during the medieval period, though many have been substantially rebuilt or restored in later centuries. The cross at Saintbury represents an important element of the village's medieval topography and continues to stand as a marker of the settlement's historic core.
Village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014396. View the official record →
The village cross at the crossroads north of Saintbury is a medieval wayside monument typical of English parish centres. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014396.
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.
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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