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High Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of significant local importance situated in Cumberland. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Mary's, where it has served as a focal point for the parish community. The cross exhibits the characteristic form of a high cross with a substantial stone shaft and head, representing the type of ecclesiastical monument commonly erected in English churchyards from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses functioned both as devotional markers and as important landmarks within the settlement, often serving practical purposes in marking parish boundaries and gathering places.
High cross in St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012643. View the official record →
High Cross in St Mary's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of significant local importance situated in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012643.
High cross in St Mary's churchyard 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 1012643.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Infell Wood medieval enclosure, 550m north west of Scargreen (2.8 km), High cross in St Paul's churchyard (3.7 km), Stone circle NW of Seascale How Farm (4.1 km).
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