Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 180m north of Hall Farm

Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm

England
List entry 1021266
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm is a medieval wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England. The monument belongs to the tradition of stone crosses that marked important routes, boundaries, or centres of settlement during the medieval period. As a standing cross, it would have served practical functions including waymarking for travellers and pilgrims, whilst also holding religious significance within the local Christian community. The survival of such crosses provides evidence of medieval communication networks and the organisation of the landscape during this period.

Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021266. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm?

Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm is a medieval wayside cross located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021266.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm?

Standing cross 180m north of 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 1021266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 180m north of Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roxby Hill manorial complex and associated ridge and furrow earthworks (0.8 km), Round barrow 520m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (1.6 km), Wilton Hall moated site 250m south of Manor Farm (2.8 km).

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