Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm

Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm

England
List entry 1017621
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Northamptonshire. The monument marks a territorial boundary, a function typical of crosses erected during the medieval period to denote parish, manorial, or estate divisions in the English landscape. Such boundary markers served both practical and symbolic purposes, identifying limits of jurisdiction and land ownership. The cross survives as a standing stone monument that contributes to the archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land management in the county.

Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm?

Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017621.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm?

Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm 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 1017621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross 300m north of Alders Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fineshade motte and bailey castle and abbey (1.7 km), Blatherwycke medieval village remains (2.1 km), Bowl barrow north of Hill Side Spinney (2.7 km).

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