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The Anglian high cross fragment at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick is a piece of carved stone surviving from the early medieval period. The fragment displays characteristics typical of Anglian sculptural tradition, with evidence of interlace and geometric patterning that reflects the artistic conventions of northern England between the seventh and ninth centuries. Though now incomplete, the surviving portion indicates the original monument's function as a substantial stone cross, likely serving a liturgical or commemorative purpose within or near the early Christian community at Rastrick. The fragment's presence in the churchyard documents the continuity of Christian worship at the site across more than a millennium.
Anglian high cross fragment in the churchyard of St Matthew's Church, Rastrick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012874. View the official record →
The Anglian high cross fragment at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick is a piece of carved stone surviving from the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012874.
Anglian high cross fragment in the churchyard of St Matthew's Church, Rastrick 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 1012874.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grimscar Roman tilery (2.7 km), Castle Hill univallate defended settlement, Kirklees Park (3.5 km), Kirklees Priory, medieval nunnery (3.7 km).
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