Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross 170m south west of Herring House

Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House

England
List entry 1014484
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House is a medieval stone cross located in Northumberland, England. The monument belongs to a class of boundary markers that were commonly erected during the medieval period to delineate land divisions and territorial limits within rural parishes. As with many such crosses in northern England, it served both practical and symbolic functions in marking property boundaries and potentially as a waymarker for travellers. The structure represents the material evidence of medieval land management practices and administrative organisation within the landscape.

Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House?

Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House is a medieval stone cross located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014484.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House?

Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House 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 1014484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross 170m south west of Herring House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lindisfarne Priory pre-Conquest monastery and post-Conquest Benedictine cell (0.1 km), The Fort on the Heugh and underlying midden (0.2 km), Medieval chapel and associated building on St Cuthbert's Isle (0.4 km).

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