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Standing cross at Emley is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Emley in West Yorkshire. The monument dates from the medieval period, likely the fourteenth or fifteenth century, and represents the type of wayside or market cross common to Yorkshire settlements during this era. The cross would have served important functions within the community, potentially marking a gathering place, market location, or significant junction point. Its survival to the present day, despite the losses suffered by many such monuments over subsequent centuries, makes it a notable example of medieval stone work in the region.
Standing cross at Emley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011849. View the official record →
Standing cross at Emley is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Emley in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011849.
Standing cross at Emley 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 1011849.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm (0.7 km), Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm (2.2 km), New Hall moat and fishpond (3.2 km).
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