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High cross shaft in St John's churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the shaft of a high cross, situated in Cumberland, England. The shaft represents a form of monumental cross typical of the medieval period, when such structures served both liturgical and commemorative functions within or adjacent to churchyards. The precise dating and original function of this particular shaft remain subjects for local archaeological study, though its presence indicates sustained Christian use of the site through the medieval centuries. As a scheduled monument, it forms part of the archaeological record relating to the development of the church and its surrounding sacred landscape.
High cross shaft in St John's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012711. View the official record →
High cross shaft in St John's churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the shaft of a high cross, situated in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012711.
High cross shaft in St John'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 1012711.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric cairnfield on Corney Fell, 680m north east of Charlesground (3.8 km), Prehistoric cairnfield and associated field system on Waberthwaite Fell, on the north bank of Charlesground Gill, 880m south east of High Corney (4 km), Prehistoric cairnfield on Waberthwaite Fell, 840m north west of Redgill Head (4 km).
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