Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church

Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church

England
List entry 1016877
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval church site and churchyard cross, located south and south-east of St Michael's Church in Yorkshire, constitute a scheduled ancient monument of medieval ecclesiastical importance. The churchyard cross, positioned approximately 40 metres south-east of the standing church, represents a typical feature of medieval parish churchyards, serving both liturgical and communal functions within the settlement. The broader church site encompasses remains indicative of medieval religious activity and burial practice, with archaeological evidence suggesting occupation and use during the medieval period. These monuments together document the development and organisation of the medieval parish church complex and its associated landscape.

Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church?

The Medieval church site and churchyard cross, located south and south-east of St Michael's Church in Yorkshire, constitute a scheduled ancient monument of medieval ecclesiastical importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016877.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church?

Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church 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 1016877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval church site and churchyard cross, 10m south and 40m south east of St Michael's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (5 km), Cup and ring marked stone 520m north east of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (5.5 km), Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation (5.6 km).

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