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Low Cross is a reused standing stone located on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors, North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone that was originally erected in the prehistoric period but was subsequently adapted for use as a wayside cross during the medieval period, reflecting the common practice of Christianising earlier monumental stones. Its survival to the present day demonstrates the persistence of stone monuments across multiple cultural periods and their continued significance within the local landscape. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1012888.
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 →
Low Cross is a reused standing stone located on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012888.
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.
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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