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All Saints Anglo-Saxon cross is a preaching cross located in the churchyard of All Saints Church in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the Anglo-Saxon period, reflecting the widespread tradition of stone cross erection in northern England between the seventh and eleventh centuries. Such crosses served important functions within early Christian communities, functioning as foci for outdoor worship and pastoral instruction before the systematic construction of permanent stone churches. The cross exemplifies the sculptural and devotional practices characteristic of early medieval ecclesiastical sites in the North of England.
Anglo-Saxon period cross in churchyard of All Saints is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017509. View the official record →
All Saints Anglo-Saxon cross is a preaching cross located in the churchyard of All Saints Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017509.
Anglo-Saxon period cross in churchyard of All Saints 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 1017509.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Mill furnace (1.6 km), Silkstone 17th century glassworks and 18th century pottery, 180m east of All Saints Church (2.2 km), East Gawber Hall colliery fanhouse, 800m north east of Croft Farm (6 km).
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