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Shoreham Memorial Cross is a wayside cross located in the parish of Shoreham in Kent. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as a testament to the religious and commemorative practices of that era. The cross marks a significant point within the local landscape, serving as a gathering place or boundary marker typical of medieval village infrastructure. Its survival to the present day makes it an important record of Kent's medieval heritage and the construction techniques employed in monumental stonework during the Middle Ages.
Shoreham Memorial Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1474978. View the official record →
Shoreham Memorial Cross is a wayside cross located in the parish of Shoreham in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1474978.
Shoreham Memorial 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 1474978.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Filston Hall (1.2 km), Lullingstone Castle gateway (2.8 km), Otford Palace (3 km).
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