Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm

Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm

England
List entry 1014689
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Shepherd's Cross is a wayside cross located in Staffordshire, situated approximately 250 metres south east of Over Hall Farm. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a category of roadside religious or commemorative markers that were common features of the English landscape from the thirteenth century onwards. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, typical of such monuments in preserving evidence of medieval devotional or administrative practices associated with routes through the countryside. Such crosses frequently served purposes ranging from marking boundaries and meeting points to functioning as stations for prayer or rest along travelled ways.

Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm?

Shepherd's Cross is a wayside cross located in Staffordshire, situated approximately 250 metres south east of Over Hall Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014689.

Who is responsible for protecting Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm?

Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm 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 1014689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shepherd's Cross, 250m south east of Over Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A 16th century mansion and garden remains at Biddulph Old Hall (0.4 km), Ringwork castle in Bailey's Wood (1.2 km), The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn. (2 km).

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