Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation

Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation

England
List entry 1019295
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation is a stone monument dating to the medieval period. The site consists of a cross base, which would have originally supported a stone cross shaft, a common feature in the medieval landscape of Derbyshire and the surrounding regions. Such crosses served various functions within medieval communities, including marking important routes, boundaries, or serving as gathering points. The monument survives today as a fragmentary but significant example of medieval stone work, contributing to our understanding of the built heritage of medieval Derbyshire.

Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019295. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation?

Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation is a stone monument dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019295.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation?

Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation 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 1019295.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross base 780m south west of Arkwright Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lumsdale Mills and associated water management features (7 km), Old Millclose engine house and associated features, 570m south west of Cowley Hall (7 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall (7.3 km).

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