Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross base in All Saints' churchyard

Cross base in All Saints' churchyard

England
List entry 1013300
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross base in All Saints' churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the base structure of a former cross, located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Yorkshire. The surviving base represents the lower portion of what was originally a complete churchyard cross, a common feature of English parishes from the medieval period onwards. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction is not definitively documented in the available scholarly record. Such crosses typically served both liturgical and social functions within their communities, and the survival of this base, even in fragmentary form, provides evidence of the historical development and religious practices of the parish.

Cross base in All Saints' churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross base in All Saints' churchyard?

Cross base in All Saints' churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the base structure of a former cross, located in the churchyard of All Saints' Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013300.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross base in All Saints' churchyard?

Cross base in All Saints' churchyard 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 1013300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross base in All Saints' churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross with sundial and stocks (0.1 km), Ripley Park cross (1.2 km), Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton (2.5 km).

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