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Ryton village cross is a medieval wayside monument located approximately 160 metres south-east of Ryton parish church in County Durham. The cross represents a type of communal landmark typical of English villages from the medieval period onwards, serving functions both practical and ceremonial within the settlement. Such crosses frequently marked central gathering points, hosted markets, or served as focal points for public proclamations and parish activities. The precise dating and original architectural details of Ryton's cross reflect the broader tradition of village cross construction that flourished particularly during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, though many such monuments were subsequently rebuilt or repaired in later periods.
Ryton village cross 160m south east of church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018642. View the official record →
Ryton village cross is a medieval wayside monument located approximately 160 metres south-east of Ryton parish church in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018642.
Ryton village cross 160m south east of church 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 1018642.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton (0.2 km), Ditched enclosure S of North View, Coalburns (5 km), Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (5.4 km).
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