Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross known as Beaumond Cross

Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross

England
List entry 1012880
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Beaumond Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft that represents an important example of roadside or market crosses that were common features of the medieval English landscape. Such crosses typically served multiple functions, including marking significant meeting places, routes of pilgrimage or trade, and parish or manorial boundaries. The cross stands as physical evidence of medieval settlement patterns and administrative organisation in the region.

Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross?

Beaumond Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012880.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross?

Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross 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 1012880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Ad Pontem, Stoke by Newark (5 km), Bowl barrow 160m south east of Wharf Farm (5.4 km), Timber circle 430m north east of Stoke Fields Farm (5.8 km).

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