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Monk Bretton standing cross is a medieval cross located near Monk Bretton Priory in South Yorkshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and forms part of the monastic landscape associated with the Cluniac priory founded in the twelfth century. As a standing cross, it would have served religious and practical functions within the monastic precinct, potentially marking boundaries, routes, or serving as a focus for outdoor devotion. The monument survives as evidence of the religious infrastructure and spatial organisation of a significant Yorkshire monastic establishment.
Monk Bretton standing cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013765. View the official record →
Monk Bretton standing cross is a medieval cross located near Monk Bretton Priory in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013765.
Monk Bretton standing 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 1013765.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlements in Wombwell Wood (4.7 km), Rockley blast furnace (6.2 km), Rockley engine house (6.3 km).
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