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The Whiteleaf Cross is a hill figure located on Whiteleaf Hill near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, England. Cut into the chalk hillside, the cross consists of a vertical shaft approximately 60 feet in length with a crossbar, creating a distinctive white outline visible across the surrounding landscape. The monument's date of origin remains uncertain, with various theories suggesting medieval, Tudor, or even more recent creation, though it has become an established local landmark of considerable antiquity. The figure has required periodic restoration and maintenance to preserve its visibility, including significant works undertaken in the twentieth century.
Hill figure on Whiteleaf Hill, known as the Whiteleaf Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014597. View the official record →
The Whiteleaf Cross is a hill figure located on Whiteleaf Hill near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014597.
Hill figure on Whiteleaf Hill, known as the Whiteleaf Cross 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 1014597.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (4.8 km), Village settlement site on Lodge Hill (4.9 km), Two bowl barrows 450m north west of Slough Glebe Farm, part of the Saunderton Lee barrow cemetery (5.3 km).
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