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Lacon Cross is a carved stone cross of medieval date located in Cumberland. The monument survives as a fragmentary shaft, preserving evidence of the stone carving traditions that characterised northern English parishes during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served as focal points within ecclesiastical or community settings, though the precise original location and function of this particular example remain uncertain. The cross is recorded within the heritage register as a significant example of medieval stone carving from the region.
Lacon Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007167. View the official record →
Lacon Cross is a carved stone cross of medieval date located in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007167.
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).
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