Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMalo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm

Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm

England
List entry 1021168
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Malo Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated in the landscape south east of Nab Farm in Yorkshire. The monument represents a category of roadside marker common to northern England during the medieval period, likely serving both practical and devotional functions for travellers. The cross stands as evidence of the importance of established routes through the Yorkshire countryside during the medieval era. Its survival as a recorded monument reflects the historical significance of such crosses as landscape features that punctuated medieval settlement patterns and movement routes.

Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm?

Malo Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated in the landscape south east of Nab Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021168.

Who is responsible for protecting Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm?

Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm 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 1021168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Givendale Rigg, 1.5km south west of Givendale Head Farm (8.9 km), Long barrow 630m north west of Scamridge Farm (9.2 km), Round cairn on Pexton Moor, 150m north east of Pexton Moor Farm (9.5 km).

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