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Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck

England
List entry 1017014
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck is a standing stone located in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents an important example of early ritual or territorial markers in the landscape. The stone survives as a substantial upright monument, though its original height and precise function remain subject to archaeological interpretation. Such standing stones are typically associated with Bronze Age or earlier activity, reflecting patterns of monumentality across northern Britain during the later prehistoric period.

Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017014. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck?

Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck is a standing stone located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017014.

Who is responsible for protecting Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck?

Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck 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 1017014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crosshill Stone at Grains o' th' Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle 650m south west of Lune Head Farm (1.7 km), Medieval farmstead 330m north west of Water Knott (6.2 km), Medieval iron industry and settlement and Bronze Age burial cairns extending from 260m north west of Eel Beck to 140m south east of Wash Beck (6.5 km).

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