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Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield is a medieval stone cross of early fourteenth-century date. The monument stands within the churchyard at Darfield, a village in South Yorkshire, and represents a form of devotional or processional monument typical of the period. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, though like many such monuments it has experienced repair and alteration over the centuries. Its presence at Darfield reflects the importance of the parish church as a focal point of medieval community life and religious practice.
Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012929. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield is a medieval stone cross of early fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012929.
Cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Darfield 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 1012929.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge (Roman road): section 135yds (120m) long, E of Hoober House (6.3 km), Roman Ridge: section 300yds (270m) long N of Birchwood (E of Chemical Cottages) (6.6 km), Roman Ridge (Roman road): section S of Hoober House (6.6 km).
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