Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage

Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage

England
List entry 1014905
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage is a medieval wayside cross located in Worcestershire. The monument serves as evidence of the parochial and manorial boundary systems that structured medieval English land organisation. Such crosses functioned as territorial markers, defining the limits of parishes and estates, and were typically constructed from stone. The specific dating and architectural details of this particular example are consistent with medieval boundary demarcation practices, though the exact period of erection would require specialist archaeological assessment.

Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage?

Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage is a medieval wayside cross located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014905.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage?

Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage 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 1014905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane (1.6 km), Ringwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. Mary (2.1 km), Tower of old church (3.2 km).

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