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Westbury village cross is a medieval market cross located in the village of Westbury in Somerset. The monument dates from the medieval period, though the precise date of construction is not definitively established in the scholarly record. The cross serves as evidence of Westbury's historical status as a market settlement, with the structure typical of village crosses erected to mark centres of trade and community activity. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important physical reminder of the village's medieval commercial and social organisation.
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).
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