Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNeville's Cross

Neville's Cross

England
List entry 1016622
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Neville's Cross is a fourteenth-century stone cross that stands in Durham, commemorating the Battle of Neville's Cross fought in 1346. The monument marks the site where English forces under Ralph Neville defeated a Scottish army led by King David II during the Hundred Years' War, a victory of considerable strategic importance in the Anglo-Scottish conflicts of the medieval period. The cross itself is a substantial stone structure typical of its era, consisting of a carved shaft mounted on a stepped base. It remains a notable landmark in the landscape and an enduring physical record of this significant medieval military engagement.

Neville's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neville's Cross?

Neville's Cross is a fourteenth-century stone cross that stands in Durham, commemorating the Battle of Neville's Cross fought in 1346. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016622.

Who is responsible for protecting Neville's Cross?

Neville's 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 1016622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neville's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maiden's Bower round cairn (0.7 km), Prebend's Bridge (0.9 km), The Water Gate (1 km).

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