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 of medieval date located in Staffordshire. The monument stands approximately 250 metres south-east of Over Hall Farm and represents a type of roadside marker common in the medieval landscape, serving functions both practical and devotional for travellers and local communities. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, testament to its importance in the medieval period when such monuments dotted the English countryside. Like many crosses of its kind, it would have served as a meeting point, boundary marker, or focal point for religious observance along what was likely an established route of local significance.

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 of medieval date located in Staffordshire. 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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