Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors

High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors

England
List entry 1012887
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England
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Overview

History & significance

High Cross is a wayside cross situated on Kirkgate Lane north of Appleton-le-Moors in North Yorkshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and social infrastructure that characterised medieval England, when such crosses served as focal points for worship, meeting, and navigation along established routes. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, reflecting the craftsmanship and permanence invested in such devotional monuments. As a scheduled ancient monument, High Cross represents an important archaeological and historical record of medieval Yorkshire's spiritual landscape.

High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors?

High Cross is a wayside cross situated on Kirkgate Lane north of Appleton-le-Moors in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012887.

Who is responsible for protecting High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors?

High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors 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 1012887.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (0.4 km), Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm (1.5 km), The Old Hall, 50m north west of All Saints Church (2.8 km).

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