Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoly Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend

Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend

England
List entry 1018643
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend is a parish church and burial ground of medieval origin situated in the historic settlement of Wallsend in Northumberland. The church occupies a site of considerable antiquity within the Roman fort of Segedunum, which stood at the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall, though the present structure predominantly reflects later medieval and post-medieval construction and modification. The graveyard contains burials spanning many centuries and represents continuous use of the site for Christian worship and interment from the medieval period onwards. The church remains an important monument reflecting both the ecclesiastical history of the parish and the archaeological significance of its location within a major Roman military installation.

Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018643. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend?

Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend is a parish church and burial ground of medieval origin situated in the historic settlement of Wallsend in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018643.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend?

Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend 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 1018643.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy Cross Church and graveyard, Wallsend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardley moated site (5.4 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll Tower (5.9 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Plummer Tower and a 17th century bastion (6 km).

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