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St Oswald's churchyard standing cross is a medieval stone monument located in Cumberland, England. The cross belongs to the category of parish churchyard crosses that became increasingly common in English communities during the medieval period, serving functions ranging from preaching platforms to market meeting places and focal points for religious observance. The structure exhibits typical characteristics of medieval cross design, with a stone shaft and head that would originally have commanded the open space of the churchyard. Such monuments frequently underwent repair and reconstruction through subsequent centuries, reflecting their continued importance to the communities they served.
Medieval standing cross in St Oswald's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014805. View the official record →
St Oswald's churchyard standing cross is a medieval stone monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014805.
Medieval standing cross in St Oswald's churchyard 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 1014805.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calva Hall Bridge (1.6 km), Little Clifton open heap coke producing bases and associated slag heap, 220m north of Oldfield Bridge (2.8 km), Large irregular stone circle and a round cairn on Dean Moor (4.3 km).
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