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Audley's Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Staffordshire. The monument stands approximately 240 metres south-south-west of Audley's Cross Farmhouse and represents a form of roadside marker common in the medieval landscape, likely serving functions both practical and devotional for travellers and pilgrims. The cross belongs to a category of medieval stone crosses that punctuated the English countryside, particularly along established routes and boundaries. Such crosses frequently underwent repair and modification across centuries of use, making precise dating challenging, though the monument's form and fabric are consistent with medieval origins.
Audley's Cross, 240m SSW of Audley's Cross Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012664. View the official record →
Audley's Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012664.
Audley's Cross, 240m SSW of Audley's Cross Farmhouse 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 1012664.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hales Roman Villa (1.8 km), The Devil's Ring and Finger (2.6 km), Churchyard cross, St Chad's Church (3.6 km).
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