Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods

A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods

England
List entry 1008595
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Robin Hood's Picking Rods is a wayside and boundary cross located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of two stone pillars or rods that historically marked both a crossing point and a parish or land boundary in the locality. Dating evidence suggests the cross belongs to the medieval period, though its exact date of construction remains uncertain. The site reflects the practical function of such monuments in medieval England, serving simultaneously as waymarkers for travellers and as fixed points delineating territorial divisions between adjacent parishes or manorial holdings.

A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008595. View the official record →

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What is A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods?

Robin Hood's Picking Rods is a wayside and boundary cross located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008595.

Who is responsible for protecting A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods?

A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008595.

What other scheduled monuments are near A wayside and a boundary cross known as Robin Hood's Picking Rods?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brown Low bowl barrow (1.8 km), Oldknow's limekilns, Strines Road (5 km), Marple aqueduct (5.1 km).

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