Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane

Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane

England
List entry 1015421
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane is a medieval monument located in Worcestershire, England. The cross served as a boundary marker, a common feature in medieval settlements and administrative divisions, demarcating parish or manorial limits. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses functioned both as territorial markers and as focal points for local communities. The survival of this monument provides evidence of the administrative and spatial organisation of the medieval landscape in Worcestershire.

Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane?

Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane is a medieval monument located in Worcestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015421.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane?

Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane 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 1015421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross at entrance to Quay Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower of old church (1.6 km), Upton cross in old churchyard (1.7 km), Moated site at Manor Farm (4.5 km).

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