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Cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church is a medieval stone cross, likely dating from the fourteenth or fifteenth century. The monument stands within the churchyard at Stillingfleet in North Yorkshire and represents a common form of parish monument from the later medieval period. Stone crosses of this type served both devotional and practical functions within church communities, marking sacred space and serving as gathering points for parishioners. The cross survives as a testament to the religious life of the medieval parish and the enduring importance of monumental stonework in English churchyards.
Cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012934. View the official record →
Cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church is a medieval stone cross, likely dating from the fourteenth or fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012934.
Cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church 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 1012934.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Radcliffe moated site, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street (5.5 km), Castle Hills motte and bailey castle, Langthwaite, Adwick le Street (5.5 km), Roman Ridge, Roman road, NW of Doncaster (5.8 km).
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