Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm

Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm

England
List entry 1009858
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hawsker Cross is a wayside cross located in North Yorkshire, near Hawsker Hall Farm. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked routeways, meeting places, or parish boundaries in northern England. The cross survives as a standing stone structure, though like many such monuments it has experienced damage and alteration over the centuries. Such wayside crosses served important functions in medieval communities as religious monuments and navigational landmarks for travellers.

Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm?

Hawsker Cross is a wayside cross located in North Yorkshire, near Hawsker Hall Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009858.

Who is responsible for protecting Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm?

Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm 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 1009858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hawsker Cross wayside cross, 100m east of Hawsker Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow known as Burn Howe (8.5 km), Louven Howe round barrow (9.1 km), Round barrow in Harwood Dale Forest known as Penny Howe (9.3 km).

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