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The Shall Cross is a Anglo-Scandinavian high cross located in Derbyshire, England, dating to the ninth or tenth century. The monument exemplifies the distinctive sculptural tradition that emerged in northern England during the period of Viking settlement and cultural interaction between Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples. The cross displays characteristic features of this period's stone carving, reflecting the artistic synthesis that occurred in the Danelaw region. As a surviving example of Anglo-Scandinavian religious and commemorative stonework, it represents an important artefact of early medieval Derbyshire's cultural landscape.
Anglo Scandinavian high cross known as the Shall Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008825. View the official record →
The Shall Cross is a Anglo-Scandinavian high cross located in Derbyshire, England, dating to the ninth or tenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008825.
Anglo Scandinavian high cross known as the Shall 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 1008825.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 160m south of Blue Boar Farm (5.6 km), Yearn's Low bowl barrow (6.3 km), Bowl barrow 100m west of Black Rock Farm (6.5 km).
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