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The Bishop Burton cross is a medieval sanctuary limit stone located in the village of Bishop Burton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The stone marks the boundary of the sanctuary precinct associated with Beverley Minster, defining the extent of ecclesiastical protection granted to those seeking refuge within its limits. Dating to the medieval period, such markers were integral to the functioning of sanctuary law, which allowed criminals and the persecuted to claim immunity from secular justice within designated sacred spaces. The stone survives as physical evidence of Beverley's importance as a major ecclesiastical centre and the practical application of medieval legal customs regarding sanctuary rights.
Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bishop Burton cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012589. View the official record →
The Bishop Burton cross is a medieval sanctuary limit stone located in the village of Bishop Burton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012589.
Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bishop Burton 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 1012589.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.3 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2.9 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (3.8 km).
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