Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrosshall,cross
Cross

Crosshall,cross

Scotland
HES SM390
Site type
Cross
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crosshall Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of wayside or parish cross that served important communal functions in medieval Scottish settlements. Such crosses typically marked significant locations within or near settlements and could serve purposes ranging from market assembly points to markers of territorial or ecclesiastical significance. The cross survives as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social organisation in the Scottish Borders region.

Crosshall,cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crosshall,cross?

Crosshall Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM390.

Who is responsible for protecting Crosshall,cross?

Crosshall,cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crosshall,cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of (3.9 km), Birgham Haugh,fort and enclosures 800m SW of (4.4 km), Redden, settlement 60m SE of (5 km).

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