Horsington Village Cross

Horsington Village Cross is a village cross that possibly dates back to the 13th century. It is made of Ham stone and features a stepped circular base that is about 3 metres in diameter and rises in four steps to a height of approximately 1.2 metres. This base supports a 650mm square section that is about 450mm high with broached top corners. Above this is an octagonal shaft that tapers from about 300mm wide to 150mm, reaching a total height of around 3 metres, although the top of the shaft is broken. On the south face, there are remains of a sculptured figure under a canopy, which may represent a friar. The cross may have served as a preaching cross and was certainly the focal point of the former market and fair. It is also designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Somerset County No 215).