Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPercy's Cross, Beanley

Percy's Cross, Beanley

England
List entry 1006578
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Percy's Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date located near Beanley in Northumberland. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing a category of roadside markers that served both practical and devotional functions in the medieval landscape. Such crosses typically indicated routes of travel, marked boundaries, or commemorated significant locations and individuals. The cross is recorded in the heritage designation system as a monument of archaeological and historical interest reflecting the medieval period's material culture and landscape organisation in northern England.

Percy's Cross, Beanley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Percy's Cross, Beanley?

Percy's Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date located near Beanley in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006578.

Who is responsible for protecting Percy's Cross, Beanley?

Percy's Cross, Beanley 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 1006578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Percy's Cross, Beanley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multivallate hillfort, 483m south west of Clinch (5.1 km), Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (6 km), Iron age defended settlement, 500m south west of Broomycrook Knowe (6.4 km).

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