Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House

Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House

England
List entry 1008424
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Northumberland. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing a type of marker common in the medieval landscape that served religious, administrative, or directional purposes. Such crosses, typically erected during the medieval period, often marked parish or estate boundaries, routes of pilgrimage, or simply served as waymarkers in the rural landscape. The survival of the shaft indicates the cross's historical importance to local medieval settlement patterns and land organisation in this part of Northumberland.

Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House?

Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House is a wayside cross of medieval date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008424.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House?

Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House 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 1008424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross, 400m south east of Crag House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (3.1 km), Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church (3.3 km), Hexham Bridge (4.4 km).

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