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Top Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England, and is recorded as a monument of medieval date. The cross survives as a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of the wayside crosses that were erected throughout England during the medieval period. Such monuments typically served practical functions as waymarkers and gathering points in the landscape, whilst also fulfilling religious purposes. The preservation of Top Cross as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as a surviving example of medieval monumental culture in the region.
Standing cross known as Top Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012924. View the official record →
Top Cross is a standing cross located in Nottinghamshire, England, and is recorded as a monument of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012924.
Standing cross known as Top 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 1012924.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross known as Bottom Cross (0.2 km), Annesley motte and bailey castle (2.6 km), Site of Abbey Church (2.9 km).
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