Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church

Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1015039
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The standing cross 6 metres north west of the west front of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though likely to belong to the later medieval period. The cross appears to be a relatively modest example of the type, with a stone shaft remaining as the principal visible feature. Such crosses were common fixtures in medieval churchyards and villages throughout England, serving variously as focal points for gatherings, markers of parish boundaries, or locations for public proclamations. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the inevitable weathering and loss typical of such exposed structures, attests to the durability of stone construction and the longstanding significance of the site around St Mary's Church.

Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church?

The standing cross 6 metres north west of the west front of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though likely to belong to the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015039.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church?

Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary'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 1015039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa SE of East Farm (1 km), Roman villa 900yds (820m) NW of parish church (1.1 km), Wyke barns (1.3 km).

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