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Rockcliffe Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Rockcliffe, Cumberland. The monument survives as a carved stone cross head and shaft fragments, representing ecclesiastical or market functions typical of medieval settlement centres in the northern English border region. The cross likely dates to the medieval period, though precise dating remains uncertain without detailed archaeological analysis. Such monuments commonly served communal purposes within village contexts, whether for religious gatherings, markets, or as focal points for local administration.
Rockcliffe Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007169. View the official record →
Rockcliffe Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Rockcliffe, Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007169.
Rockcliffe 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 1007169.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall vallum between the dismantled railway north of Knockupworth Cottage and the dismantled railway south of Boomby Gill in wall mile 67 (4.8 km), Nowtler Hill 2 Roman temporary camp (4.8 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 66, Stanwix Bank to Stainton (5.9 km).
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