Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval monastic wayside cross base

Medieval monastic wayside cross base

England
List entry 1008778
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval monastic wayside cross base is a stone monument of medieval date located in Yorkshire. The structure comprises the base of a cross that would have originally stood at a wayside location associated with monastic lands or jurisdiction, typical of features erected by religious communities during the medieval period. Such crosses served both practical and spiritual functions, marking monastic boundaries, pilgrimage routes, or points of devotional significance within the landscape. The surviving stone base represents one of the archaeological remains documenting the medieval monastic presence and organisation of the Yorkshire countryside.

Medieval monastic wayside cross base is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008778. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval monastic wayside cross base?

Medieval monastic wayside cross base is a stone monument of medieval date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008778.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval monastic wayside cross base?

Medieval monastic wayside cross base 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 1008778.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval monastic wayside cross base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town Head (4.5 km), Lime kiln and associated quarry 75m south of High Scarth Barn (6.9 km), Pillow mounds east of Friars Head, known as Giants' Graves (8 km).

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