CASE STUDY

Clarendon Cross is a charming old village crossroads, which was rescued from through traffic in the latter part of the 20th century. This led to a previously unimaginable transformation of a previous rat-run into an oasis of calm that is an asset to the community that is cherished by many today. The Cross was planted with trees, with seating, planting troughs and a horse trough, placed to the west side of the open space. The previous roadway has been paved with York stone.

This small, pedestrianised square is full of shops and flanked by a restaurant/wine bar with outdoor tables and a fairy-lit tree. It has a vibrant village atmosphere with independent shops surrounding the now mature trees and is a place where one can stop, sit, and enjoy a pocket of calmness.