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Ryton village cross is a medieval monument located approximately 160 metres south-east of Ryton church in Durham. The cross represents a significant surviving example of a village cross, a common feature of medieval English settlements that typically served both religious and secular functions within the community. The monument dates to the medieval period, though precise dating evidence is limited in the scholarly record. Such crosses were often focal points for markets, public gatherings, and religious observances, and their survival into the modern period indicates their importance to the settlement's historical development.
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 monument located approximately 160 metres south-east of Ryton church in 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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