Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall

England
List entry 1012655
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Anglo-Scandinavian cross 240 metres south-west of Ilam Hall is a stone monument of the Viking Age period, likely dating to the ninth or tenth century. The cross represents the fusion of Anglo-Saxon Christian and Scandinavian artistic traditions that characterised the cultural landscape of the Midlands following Viking settlement. The monument survives as a substantial fragment of what was originally a freestanding stone cross, featuring carved decoration typical of the period. Such crosses served both as markers of Christian faith and as territorial indicators within communities where Norse and English cultures interacted.

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall?

The Anglo-Scandinavian cross 240 metres south-west of Ilam Hall is a stone monument of the Viking Age period, likely dating to the ninth or tenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012655.

Who is responsible for protecting Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall?

Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall 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 1012655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Anglo-Scandinavian cross, 240m south west of Ilam Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (6.7 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (6.8 km).

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