Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane

Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane

England
List entry 1011848
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane is a medieval wayside monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cross marks a significant territorial boundary and represents the type of stone marker commonly erected during the medieval period to delineate parochial or administrative divisions. Such boundary crosses functioned both as practical navigational aids and as formal markers of jurisdiction within the landscape. The site's designation as an ancient monument recognises its historical importance as evidence of medieval land management and territorial organisation in the region.

Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane?

Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane is a medieval wayside monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011848.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane?

Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross 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 1011848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows (0.9 km), St John's Priory (1.1 km), Pontefract Castle: part of late Saxon cemetery and town ditch, Norman motte and bailey castle and later medieval enclosure castle (1.5 km).

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