Village Cross is a Grade II* listed building in the North Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 February 1961. Monument.
Village Cross
- WRENN ID
- secret-attic-sepia
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- North Somerset
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 9 February 1961
- Type
- Monument
- Address
- Village Cross, Broad Street, Congresbury
- OS grid reference
- ST 437 638
- Coordinates
- 51.37061, -2.80971
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Village Cross, located in Congresbury, is a significant structure dating back to the 15th century, with a 19th-century finial on the shaft. Made of limestone, it has an octagonal shape and features four tiers of steps leading up to a square socket with broached shoulders. The shaft is also square and stands 3 metres tall, with broached shoulders as well. At the top, there is a 19th-century finial that includes a block base and a ball, making the entire structure 6 metres high. This cross is an important visual landmark at the head of Broad Street, directly opposite the Ship and Castle Inn. It is also recognized as a scheduled ancient monument, listed as Avon No. 111.
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