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The churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of this Yorkshire parish church. The cross represents a type of ecclesiastical monument that became widespread in English churchyards during the medieval period, serving both religious and communal functions. Such crosses typically comprised a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base and would have been focal points for religious observances and parish gatherings. The specific dating and architectural details of this example reflect the construction practices and stone masonry traditions of its period.
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 →
The churchyard cross at the Parish Church of St Luke and All Saints is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of this Yorkshire parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012875.
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.
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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