The Village Cross
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The remains of the village cross consist of a tapering shaft set in an octagonal socket stone above a six-step octagonal calvary, The shaft is 1.9m high. The head of the cross is missing, probably destroyed during a period of religious puritanism in the 16th or 17th centuries.

 

The cross is situated at the crossroads in the centre of the village. Historic England states that it is considered to be early-15th century. It is Listed Grade II*.

 

A number of similar crosses survive across the country. Westbury's cross was probably originally a preaching cross, standing high above the assembled villagers, predating a built church. Later, it functioned as the focus of ceremonies and proclamations, including the Friendly Society's annual parade.

 

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