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Beverley Sanctuary Limit Stone, also known as Bentley Cross, is a medieval marker stone located in Yorkshire that defined the boundary of the ecclesiastical sanctuary associated with Beverley Minster. The stone dates to the medieval period and served the practical purpose of demarcating the limits of sanctuary protection, a legal privilege that extended to the grounds of major religious foundations. Such sanctuary stones were important features of medieval towns, indicating the extent of the immunities granted to the church and providing clear physical markers recognisable to townspeople and travellers. The monument reflects the significant authority held by Beverley Minster in medieval society and the legal protections that were spatially defined through such boundary markers.
Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012590. View the official record →
Beverley Sanctuary Limit Stone, also known as Bentley Cross, is a medieval marker stone located in Yorkshire that defined the boundary of the ecclesiastical sanctuary associated with Beverley Minster. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012590.
Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley 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 1012590.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (1.1 km), 'Cellar Heads' moated site and related ridge and furrow earthworks at Risby Park, 700m north west of Risby Park Farm (2.2 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.4 km).
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