Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange

Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange

England
List entry 1008265
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange is a stone cross of medieval date situated in Northumberland. The monument survives as a wayside cross, a form commonly erected during the medieval period to mark routes, boundaries, or sites of religious significance. Such crosses served practical functions for travellers whilst also indicating the Christian landscape of the medieval countryside. The site's remote location reflects the pattern of medieval crosses distributed across the upland terrain of northern England.

Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange?

Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange is a stone cross of medieval date situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008265.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange?

Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange 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 1008265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (0.9 km), Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (0.9 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (1.1 km).

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