Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors

Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors

England
List entry 1012888
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Low Cross is a standing stone located on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors, North Yorkshire, which has been reused as a wayside cross marker. The monument dates from the medieval period, when it was adapted for use as a waymarker or boundary stone along the local route. The stone itself may incorporate or reuse material from an earlier phase of use, reflecting the common medieval practice of repurposing pre-existing monumental stone. It survives as a testament to the long continuity of significant landscape features within the parish, serving both practical navigational and symbolic functions within the medieval settlement pattern.

Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors?

Low Cross is a standing stone located on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors, North Yorkshire, which has been reused as a wayside cross marker. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012888.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors?

Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors 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 1012888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (0.4 km), Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm (1.3 km), The Old Hall, 50m north west of All Saints Church (2.4 km).

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