UNCERTAIN · CROSS

Cross

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12545
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
CROSS
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in Derry is a stone cross of uncertain type and dating, recorded within the heritage monuments register of Northern Ireland. The monument's architectural classification and chronological assignment remain unresolved in the scholarly literature, reflecting the challenges in interpreting fragmentary or ambiguous stone cross evidence from the region. Its presence within Derry's landscape contributes to the broader corpus of Christian monuments in Ulster, though detailed documentation of its physical dimensions, decoration, or original context would be required to establish its historical significance more precisely.

Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross?

Cross in Derry is a stone cross of uncertain type and dating, recorded within the heritage monuments register of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12545.

What period does Cross date from?

Cross dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross?

Cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cashel (6.2 km), Two stone circles & possible alignment (6.7 km), Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment (6.8 km).

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