Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAffetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn

Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn

England
List entry 1014120
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Affetside Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Lancashire. The monument stands approximately seventy-five metres north-west of the Pack Horse Inn at Affetside and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England designation 1014120. Such crosses typically served as important markers in the medieval landscape, functioning as meeting points, way-markers for travellers, and sites of religious or secular significance within their local communities. The cross represents the surviving physical evidence of medieval settlement patterns and communication networks in this part of Lancashire.

Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn?

Affetside Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014120.

Who is responsible for protecting Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn?

Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn 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 1014120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road at Bottom o' th' Knotts Brow (2 km), Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm (4.2 km), Stone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham Close (4.4 km).

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