Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm

Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm

England
List entry 1008423
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm is a stone cross of medieval date situated in Northumberland. The monument survives as a substantial upright stone shaft, characteristic of crosses erected during the medieval period across northern England, likely serving as a waymarker, boundary marker, or focal point for local settlement. Such crosses frequently marked important routes or divisions of land and reflect the religious and administrative significance of the medieval landscape. The site's location in the rural Northumbrian countryside, well documented in the official heritage record, preserves evidence of medieval settlement patterns and infrastructure in the region.

Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm?

Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm is a stone cross of medieval date situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008423.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm?

Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill 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 1008423.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross, 150m west of Woodburnhill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage (7.5 km), Romano-British farmstead 400m WSW of Hetchester (7.9 km), Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills (8.1 km).

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