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Great Hatfield Cross is a medieval cross located in Yorkshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of wayside or market cross that served important functions in medieval English settlements. The cross stands as evidence of the commercial and social infrastructure of its era, marking a significant location within the local landscape. Such crosses typically functioned as gathering points for trade, proclamations, and community activities, reflecting the importance of the settlement in which it stood.
Great Hatfield Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007724. View the official record →
Great Hatfield Cross is a medieval cross located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007724.
Great Hatfield Cross 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 1007724.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement of Southorpe and field system, north east of Southorpe Farm (3.6 km), Manorial earthworks and fishponds in Rise Park, including the site of Black Hall and Mote Hill (4.2 km), Moated site in Hall Garth Park (5 km).
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