Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross

Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross

England
List entry 1009495
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Watersheddles Cross is a wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, that dates to the medieval period. The monument stands as a modest example of the stone crosses that once marked routes, boundaries, and gathering places throughout northern England. Such crosses typically served practical functions within the medieval landscape, assisting travellers and marking significant points along established ways. The site represents an important element of the region's medieval infrastructure and continues to survive as physical evidence of medieval administrative and social organisation in Yorkshire.

Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009495. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross?

Watersheddles Cross is a wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England, that dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009495.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross?

Hanging Stone or Watersheddles 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 1009495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank House Bridge, Wycoller (3.6 km), Wycoller Hall (4 km), The Hall Bridge, Wycoller (4 km).

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