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Crosby Ravensworth churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Crosby Ravensworth in Westmorland. The cross stands in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church and dates to the medieval period, representing an important example of the stone crosses that once marked significant ecclesiastical and settlement sites throughout northern England. The monument comprises a substantial stone shaft on a stepped base, characteristic of medieval churchyard crosses of the region. Such crosses served ceremonial and practical functions within the medieval parish, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for community gathering and religious observance.
Crosby Ravensworth churchyard cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007599. View the official record →
Crosby Ravensworth churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Crosby Ravensworth in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007599.
Crosby Ravensworth churchyard cross 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 1007599.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (4.8 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (4.9 km), Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (5 km).
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