Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLypiatt Cross

Lypiatt Cross

England
List entry 1003578
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Lypiatt Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Gloucestershire. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a substantial stone structure of the type commonly erected at significant points along routes and boundaries throughout medieval England. The cross has survived in recognisable form, retaining key architectural features characteristic of wayside crosses from this era. Such monuments typically served functions including marking territorial boundaries, guiding travellers, and serving as focal points for local communities.

Lypiatt Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003578. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Lypiatt Cross?

Lypiatt Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003578.

Who is responsible for protecting Lypiatt Cross?

Lypiatt 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 1003578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lypiatt Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Gatcombe Wood (7.3 km), Tingle Stone long barrow (7.7 km), Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm (8.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

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 Lypiatt Cross