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Churchyard Cross, Burnsall is a medieval stone cross positioned in the churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church in the village of Burnsall, North Yorkshire. The cross dates to the medieval period, likely the 14th or 15th century, and represents a typical example of the churchyard crosses that were commonly erected in English parishes during the later Middle Ages. The monument consists of a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of crosses of this type which served both as focal points for parish gatherings and as markers of sacred space. Such crosses were integral to the medieval ecclesiastical landscape and the organization of parochial life in northern England.
Churchyard cross, Burnsall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010556. View the official record →
Churchyard Cross, Burnsall is a medieval stone cross positioned in the churchyard of St Wilfrid's Church in the village of Burnsall, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010556.
Churchyard cross, Burnsall 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 1010556.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn on Kail Hill 380m north east of High Woodhouse. (1.4 km), Ring cairn 430m south west of Wood End (1.8 km), Rock with at least 13 cup marks 645m NNE of Ridge Lathe, Pinder Hawes Hill, Skyreholme (4.4 km).
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