Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages

Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages

England
List entry 1016416
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages is a medieval wayside cross located in Norfolk, England. The monument survives as a stone structure of the type commonly erected during the medieval period to mark routes, parish boundaries, or places of religious significance. Such crosses served practical and devotional purposes for travellers and the local community, and their presence in the Norfolk landscape reflects the importance of pilgrimage and processional routes during the medieval centuries. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval religious monuments across Norfolk.

Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages?

Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages is a medieval wayside cross located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016416.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages?

Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages 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 1016416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 120m south west of Tollgate Farm (0.3 km), Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works (1.2 km), Market cross (2.3 km).

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