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Crosby Ravensworth churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of Crosby Ravensworth in Westmorland. The monument dates to the Medieval period and stands as a surviving example of the churchyard crosses that were commonplace features of English parish churches from the twelfth century onwards. The cross consists of a substantial stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of the architectural form adopted during the later medieval centuries. Such crosses served both liturgical and communal purposes within the churchyard setting, functioning as focal points for religious observance and community gatherings.
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 stone cross located in the churchyard 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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