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Village cross at the western end of Main Street is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for the settlement, functioning as a market or gathering place for the local community. The cross represents a common form of public infrastructure found in English villages from the Middle Ages onwards, reflecting the administrative and commercial organisation of the settlement. Its position at the western end of Main Street indicates its historical importance to the layout and development of the village as a defined urban space.
Village cross at the western end of Main Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015209. View the official record →
Village cross at the western end of Main Street is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015209.
Village cross at the western end of Main Street 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 1015209.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stump Cross, approximately 700m south of Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake (0.7 km), Kirby Bellars Priory (2.4 km), Garden, moat and five fishponds at Kirby Bellars (2.5 km).
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