Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross

Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross

England
List entry 1011759
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Catshaw Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, serving as both a boundary marker and a guide for travellers along established routes. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses functioned as important focal points in the landscape, marking parish boundaries, routes of pilgrimage or commerce, and significant meeting places. The cross survives as a stone structure typical of its type and period, though like many such monuments it has experienced weathering and alteration over the centuries. As a registered ancient monument, it represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns, land organisation, and the infrastructure of communication networks in northern England.

Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011759. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross?

Catshaw Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, serving as both a boundary marker and a guide for travellers along established routes. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011759.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross?

Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw 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 1011759.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary and wayside cross known as Catshaw Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross south of Hartcliff Road (3.1 km), Wayside cross on Langsett Moor known as Lady Cross (6.9 km), Ewden Beck ring-cairn. (7.5 km).

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