Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints

Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints

England
List entry 1012875
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of the parish church, serving as a focal point for the sacred landscape surrounding the place of worship. Such crosses were common features of English churchyards from the medieval period onwards, functioning as gathering places and markers of the consecrated ground. The cross represents an important element of the material culture associated with parochial Christianity in medieval England.

Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints?

Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012875.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints?

Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints 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 1012875.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pontefract Castle: part of late Saxon cemetery and town ditch, Norman motte and bailey castle and later medieval enclosure castle (3.2 km), St John's Priory (3.3 km), Roman Fort and Associated Features 150m South-West of Standing Flat Bridge (3.8 km).

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