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The standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a cross head mounted on a shaft and base, typical of the form adopted in northern England during the later medieval period. Such crosses served both religious and communal functions, marking sacred space and serving as gathering points within parish churchyards. The precise dating and original context of this example remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though its survival demonstrates the continuity of religious practice in the Yorkshire landscape.
Standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012879. View the official record →
The standing cross at the Church of St Mary is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012879.
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.
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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