Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie
Cross shaft,springhill road,arthurlie

Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie

Scotland
HES SM1654
Site type
Cross shaft,springhill road,arthurlie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Arthur's Cross is a medieval cross shaft located at Springhill Road in Arthurlie, Renfrewshire. The shaft is a stone monument of the type commonly erected in Scotland during the medieval period, serving as a marker or focal point within the local landscape. Such cross shafts typically date from the medieval centuries, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The monument's presence in this location suggests the historical significance of Arthurlie as a settlement or administrative centre during the medieval period.

Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1654. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie?

Arthur's Cross is a medieval cross shaft located at Springhill Road in Arthurlie, Renfrewshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1654.

Who is responsible for protecting Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie?

Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arthur's Cross,cross shaft,Springhill Road,Arthurlie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duncarnock, fort (2.6 km), Middleton, hut circle and enclosure 540m WSW of (4.3 km), Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of (4.6 km).

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