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Ana Cross round barrow and wayside cross is a scheduled monument located in Yorkshire comprising two distinct elements of archaeological significance. The site includes a round barrow of Bronze Age date, representative of the burial mounds constructed during the second millennium BC across the Yorkshire landscape. Associated with the barrow is a wayside cross, a later medieval or post-medieval addition to the site, indicating the location's continued importance as a landmark in the landscape across successive periods. The juxtaposition of these two monuments reflects the long history of human activity and perception of significance at this location.
Ana Cross round barrow and wayside cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018976. View the official record →
Ana Cross round barrow and wayside cross is a scheduled monument located in Yorkshire comprising two distinct elements of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018976.
Ana Cross round barrow and wayside cross 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 1018976.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (5.3 km), Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (5.7 km), Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm (6.5 km).
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