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Medieval wayside cross is a stone cross monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the medieval period. The structure represents a category of religious monument commonly erected at roadsides, in open countryside, or at parish boundaries during the Middle Ages, serving functions that ranged from marking significant routes to providing focal points for devotion and community gathering. The cross survives as a testament to the religious culture and landscape organisation of medieval England. Such monuments were frequently subject to damage or destruction during periods of religious upheaval, yet those that endured, like this example, retain archaeological and historical value for understanding medieval settlement patterns and spiritual practices.
Medieval wayside cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008779. View the official record →
Medieval wayside cross is a stone cross monument located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008779.
Medieval wayside cross 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 1008779.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill (8.8 km), Settlement 1250yds (1140m) NE of Malham Tarn House (9 km), Enclosures 600yds (550m) SE of Wassa Hill (9.3 km).
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