Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOuter Golden Pot medieval wayside cross

Outer Golden Pot medieval wayside cross

England
List entry 1008282
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Outer Golden Pot is a medieval wayside cross located in Northumberland, England. The monument stands as evidence of the common practice of erecting stone crosses at significant points along routes and boundaries during the medieval period. Like many such crosses, it would have served both practical functions as a waymarker and religious purposes as a focus for devotion and prayer. The cross remains an important archaeological record of medieval religious and social practices in the northern English landscape.

Outer Golden Pot medieval wayside cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008282. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Outer Golden Pot medieval wayside cross?

Outer Golden Pot is a medieval wayside cross located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008282.

Who is responsible for protecting Outer Golden Pot medieval wayside cross?

Outer Golden Pot 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 1008282.

What other scheduled monuments are near Outer Golden Pot medieval wayside cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 250m north-west of Silloans (6.8 km), Roman camp, 400m SSW of Sills Farm (7.5 km), Roman camp and prehistoric round cairn 700m north-east of Bellshiel Bridge (7.5 km).

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