Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet

Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet

England
List entry 1018343
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hardley Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, south-west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet. The monument dates to the medieval period and originally served as a wayside marker, likely functioning as a route indicator or boundary marker in the medieval landscape. The cross stands as a testament to the importance of such structures in facilitating navigation and defining jurisdictional or ecclesiastical boundaries during the Middle Ages. Its survival as a physical monument provides evidence of the infrastructure that supported medieval movement and organization within Norfolk.

Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet?

Hardley Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Norfolk, south-west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018343.

Who is responsible for protecting Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet?

Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet 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 1018343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hardley Cross, immediately south west of the confluence of the rivers Yare and Chet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langley Abbey (4.2 km), St Edmund's Church (ruins of) (4.2 km), Langley Cross 360m north of Park Farm (5.3 km).

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