english county somerset grade listed building ancient monument cross originally erected late 14th early 15th century main street moved current site late 18th early 19th century head cross missing shaft stone original cross care english heritage state managed history originates location market places people neighbouring villages gather market cross buy locally produced products fresh produce laid displayed stepped bases cross market attracted people surrounding villages towns far away erected late 14th early 15th century originally stood high street possibly southern end high street near market cross later known high cross recorded known moved current location edge village date unclear site cross stands leveled paid occasion cross moved alternative local tradition moved drawing suggests present position cross care english heritage state managed architecture cross comprises shaft stone forming base cross octagonal base shaft survived head cross lost stands small area raised ground stone metres wide metres high surviving shaft metres high changes square octagonal rises inscription northern face says recording restoration
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