Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm

Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm

England
List entry 1007016
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. The monument survives as a upright stone shaft and represents the type of wayside cross common in the English landscape from the medieval period onwards, serving functions both religious and practical such as marking routeways, boundaries, or places of gathering. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance to the local area. Such crosses, though often fragmentary today, provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the organisation of the medieval countryside.

Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm?

Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007016.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm?

Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill 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 1007016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 240m north west of Holly Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and associated features (0.8 km), Ram Hill Colliery and dramway (3.2 km), Wickwar Roman small town 680m WNW of Hall End Farm (4.7 km).

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