Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross at the Church of St Mary

Standing cross at the Church of St Mary

England
List entry 1012879
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of parish cross that commonly stood in churchyards throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served both liturgical and social functions within their communities, marking sacred space and providing a focal point for public gatherings and processions. The surviving structure demonstrates the craftsmanship and religious devotion characteristic of medieval Yorkshire parishes.

Standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012879. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross at the Church of St Mary?

The standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a medieval stone cross located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012879.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross at the Church of St Mary?

Standing cross at the Church of St Mary 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 1012879.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross at the Church of St Mary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement (4 km), Roman Ridge: section 180yds (160m) long on SE slopes of Wincobank Hill (4.3 km), Roman Ridge: section 600yds (550m) long between Jenkin Lane (now Road) and Tylers Street (4.3 km).

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