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Lacon Cross is a scheduled monument located in Cumberland, England, at grid reference NY 02487 16672. The cross stands upon Triassic bedrock comprising interbedded sandstone and conglomerate, geological formations laid down during the Triassic period and now substantially weathered. This underlying geology has shaped the landscape in which the monument sits.
The cross represents a significant element of Cumberland's medieval or early modern heritage landscape. Such monuments typically marked important locations—boundaries, meeting places, or sites of religious significance—within their local communities. The designation as a scheduled monument reflects its protected status under Historic England reference 1007167, acknowledging its archaeological and historical importance.
The site's preservation contributes to understanding the pattern of crosses and markers that once defined the administrative and spiritual topography of northern England. The relationship between the monument and its immediate surroundings, grounded in the solid Triassic geology beneath, provides material evidence of continuity of use across centuries in this part of Cumberland.
Lacon Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007167. View the official record →
Lacon Cross is a scheduled monument located in Cumberland, England, at grid reference NY 02487 16672.
Lacon 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 1007167.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duke Pit fan house (5.7 km), Old quay and old quay lighthouse (5.7 km), Haig Colliery (5.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Lacon Cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Lacon Cross stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.