Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard

High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard

England
List entry 1012645
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard is a fragmentary high cross monument located in Cumberland, England. The surviving elements comprise the base, shaft, and head of what was originally a substantial medieval stone cross, typical of the ecclesiastical monuments erected in northern England during the medieval period. High crosses of this type served significant liturgical and communal functions within churchyards, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for outdoor worship and gatherings. The monument's survival in three distinct components reflects the fragmentary nature of many such crosses, which have been subject to weathering, damage, and historical disruption over the centuries.

High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard?

High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard is a fragmentary high cross monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012645.

Who is responsible for protecting High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard?

High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels 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 1012645.

What other scheduled monuments are near High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield on Waberthwaite Fell, 840m north west of Redgill Head (4.7 km), Prehistoric cairnfield on Corney Fell, 680m north east of Charlesground (4.8 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Waberthwaite Fell, on the north bank of Charlesground Gill, 880m south east of High Corney (4.8 km).

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