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Wick St Lawrence is a medieval village cross located in Somerset, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the type of community monument that typically served as a focal point for parish life, markets, and gatherings. The cross survives as a significant example of Somerset's heritage of village crosses, which were common features in market and administrative centres throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The monument's presence reflects the historical importance of Wick St Lawrence as an established settlement within the region.
Wick St Lawrence village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015513. View the official record →
Wick St Lawrence is a medieval village cross located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015513.
Wick St Lawrence 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 1015513.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and associated earthworks south of Locking Head Farm (4.5 km), Deserted medieval farmstead 420m south of Gout House Farm (5.6 km), Romano-British villa, Banwell (6.9 km).
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