Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross at Barton

Medieval cross at Barton

England
List entry 1014766
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval cross at Barton is a standing cross of medieval date located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing a type of devotional or market structure that was common in English parishes during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served ceremonial, administrative, or commercial functions within their communities. The site is recorded as a designated ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England with reference 1014766.

Medieval cross at Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014766. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross at Barton?

The Medieval cross at Barton is a standing cross of medieval date located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014766.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross at Barton?

Medieval cross at Barton 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 1014766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross at Barton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Uckerby medieval village and open field system (6.8 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 150m ENE of Olliver (7 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary running south from Olliver East for 550m (7.4 km).

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