© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Westbury village cross is a medieval market cross located in the village of Westbury in Somerset. The monument dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for local commerce and community gatherings, a function typical of such structures in English market villages. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, retaining characteristics representative of its period. As a listed ancient monument, it remains an important record of Westbury's medieval urban development and the role of market crosses in organising village life and trade.
Westbury village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016292. View the official record →
Westbury village cross is a medieval market cross located in the village of Westbury in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016292.
Westbury village cross 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 1016292.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (4.8 km), Fenny Castle: a motte and bailey castle (5.3 km), Bishop's tithe barn (6 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Westbury village cross