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Ripley Park Cross is a medieval stone cross located in North Yorkshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and social significance of crosses in Yorkshire's landscape during this era. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, retaining features characteristic of medieval cross construction. Such monuments typically served ceremonial, devotional, and territorial functions within their communities, marking significant locations within the parish or estate landscape.
Ripley Park cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005472. View the official record →
Ripley Park Cross is a medieval stone cross located in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005472.
Ripley Park 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 1005472.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base in All Saints' churchyard (1.2 km), Village cross with sundial and stocks (1.2 km), Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton (2.8 km).
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