Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church

Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church

England
List entry 1019079
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date located in Yorkshire. The base represents the surviving foundation or lower portion of what was formerly a freestanding cross, a common feature of medieval parish churches and village greens. Such crosses served important communal functions in medieval settlements, marking gathering places and serving religious or market purposes. The survival of only the base indicates the loss of the upper shaft and head, likely resulting from damage, weathering, or deliberate destruction during periods of religious or social upheaval.

Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019079. View the official record →

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What is Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

The medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019079.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin'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 1019079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval cross base south west of St Mary the Virgin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Robert's Cave medieval hermitage, 90m north of Plumpton Mill Farm (2.4 km), Knaresborough Castle (3.7 km), High Bridge (4.1 km).

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