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Linton churchyard cross and sundial is a medieval monument located in the churchyard at Linton in Yorkshire. The structure combines a traditional churchyard cross with an integrated sundial, reflecting the practical and spiritual functions that such monuments served in parish communities. Dating from the medieval period, the cross represents the type of monumental marker that was commonly erected in English churchyards to serve as a focal point for the parish and a gathering place for the community. The integration of a functional sundial demonstrates the dual purpose of such structures in marking both sacred and temporal passage during the medieval and early modern periods.
Linton churchyard cross and sundial is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012607. View the official record →
Linton churchyard cross and sundial is a medieval monument located in the churchyard at Linton in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012607.
Linton churchyard cross and sundial 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 1012607.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hydro-electric power house and associated weir 250m north west of Tin Bridge (0.6 km), Medieval farmstead and field system, 530m south east of The Grange (0.9 km), Redmayne packhorse bridge (0.9 km).
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