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Standing cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Derbyshire, England. The monument is a stone cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape that served both religious and practical functions, marking routes and gathering places within the parish. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period, though many were subject to repair and modification across subsequent centuries. The cross stands as evidence of medieval devotional practice and the organisation of rural settlement patterns in the East Midlands.
Standing cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011756. View the official record →
Standing cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011756.
Standing 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 1011756.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross, Clowne (2.4 km), Markland Grips promontory fort (4 km), Ash Tree Cave (4 km).
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