© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Lacon Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cumberland, England. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the tradition of cross erection that was widespread across northern England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served functional purposes within their communities, whether as waymarkers, meeting places, or markers of significant locations. The cross remains an important example of medieval stone carving and religious expression in the region.
Lacon Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007167. View the official record →
Lacon Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cumberland, England. 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).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Lacon Cross