Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScarisbrick Park wayside cross

Scarisbrick Park wayside cross

England
List entry 1009492
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scarisbrick Park wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Lancashire, England. The monument survives as a wayside cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period to mark routes, boundaries, or sites of religious significance. The cross stands within Scarisbrick Park and forms part of the archaeological and historical landscape characteristic of medieval Lancashire. Such crosses served both practical functions as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims and symbolic purposes within the local community's religious and social geography.

Scarisbrick Park wayside cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scarisbrick Park wayside cross?

Scarisbrick Park wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009492.

Who is responsible for protecting Scarisbrick Park wayside cross?

Scarisbrick Park wayside 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 1009492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scarisbrick Park wayside cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scarisbrick Park holy well (0 km), Moated site of Scarisbrick Hall. (0.9 km), Halsall medieval rectory (2.2 km).

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