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Lilla Cross is a Anglo-Saxon stone cross located on Lilla Howe in the Fylingdales area of the North York Moors. The monument dates to the seventh century and stands approximately four metres in height, comprising a circular shaft with a wheel-head characteristic of early medieval stone crosses. It is traditionally associated with Saint Hilda and the Christianisation of the Yorkshire moorlands during the early Anglo-Saxon period. The cross represents an important survival of early Christian monumental culture in northern England and has been recognised as a heritage monument of national significance.
Lilla Cross on Lilla Howe, Fylingdales Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010076. View the official record →
Lilla Cross is a Anglo-Saxon stone cross located on Lilla Howe in the Fylingdales area of the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010076.
Lilla Cross on Lilla Howe, Fylingdales Moor 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 1010076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn in Dalby Forest, 340m south of Jingleby Tower (10 km), Two round barrows 680m south west of Jingleby Tower (10 km), Round barrow 740m south west of Jingleby Tower (10 km).
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