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The standing cross at the junction of School Road and Astwood Lane is a medieval monument located in Worcestershire. The cross is designated as a heritage asset of archaeological significance, reflecting the medieval period's religious and social functions within the landscape. Such crosses typically served as waymarks, meeting places, or markers of parish boundaries, and their survival into the modern era provides evidence of long-established settlement patterns and communication routes. The monument's precise construction date and original form remain subjects of scholarly examination, though its standing presence demonstrates continuity of place across centuries of local history.
Standing cross at the junction of School Road and Astwood Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019497. View the official record →
The standing cross at the junction of School Road and Astwood Lane is a medieval monument located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019497.
Standing cross at the junction of School Road and Astwood Lane 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 1019497.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 450m west of Parkhall Farm (3 km), Moated site 120m south east of Huntingdrop Farm (3.1 km), St John the Baptist Church (4.2 km).
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