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 fragmentary example of the wayside crosses that once marked routes and boundaries throughout the English countryside during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served functions relating to waymarking, preaching, or local significance within their communities. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under list entry 1009492, reflecting its value as a surviving example of medieval religious or civic infrastructure in the Lancashire landscape.

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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