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Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg, is a fragmentary carved stone cross of medieval date located in Westmorland. The monument survives as worked stonework bearing evidence of sculptural decoration, characteristic of crosses erected during the medieval period in northern England. Such crosses served significant functions within medieval Christian and secular landscapes, often marking boundaries, serving as wayside markers, or commemorating notable locations. The survival of sculptural detail on the surviving fragment indicates the monument's construction and embellishment reflected contemporary craftsmanship and the cultural investment in stone monuments during its period of use.
Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007168. View the official record →
Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg, is a fragmentary carved stone cross of medieval date located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007168.
Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg 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 1007168.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Bridge (3 km), Prehistoric, Romano-British, medieval and early post-medieval settlements, field systems and a deer park at High Park, east of Bindloss Farm (3.3 km), Castle Hill prehistoric defended enclosure (3.9 km).
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