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Standing cross, Clowne is a medieval stone cross located in the village of Clowne in Derbyshire. The monument dates from the medieval period and survives as a testament to the religious and communal significance of such monuments in medieval settlement patterns. The cross stands as a focal point that would have served functions both spiritual and practical, typical of crosses erected in parish centres during the medieval era. Its survival represents an important example of the carved stone monuments that characterised many English villages during this period.
Standing cross, Clowne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011851. View the official record →
Standing cross, Clowne is a medieval stone cross located in the village of Clowne in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011851.
Standing cross, Clowne 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 1011851.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Markland Grips promontory fort (1.8 km), Standing cross (2.4 km), Ash Tree Cave (2.4 km).
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